Meaning
光芒 refers to rays or beams of light emanating from a source, often suggesting brightness or brilliance. It can describe literal light from the sun, stars, or lamps, as well as metaphorical radiance such as someone's talent or achievements shining forth.
Usage
Commonly used in both literal contexts (sunlight, starlight) and figurative contexts (the brilliance of someone's talent or character). Often appears in written or literary language, and has a slightly poetic or elevated tone compared to simple 光 (light). Frequently paired with verbs like 发出 (to emit) or 闪耀 (to shine).
Examples
- 01太阳升起时，金色的光芒洒满了大地。, .When the sun rose, golden rays of light spread across the earth.
- 02她的眼睛里闪烁着智慧的光芒。.The light of wisdom sparkled in her eyes.
Characters
Measure words
- 道一道光芒
- 束一束光芒
Common collocations
- 发出光芒to emit rays of light
- 光芒四射radiance shooting in all directions
- 耀眼的光芒dazzling radiance
- 太阳的光芒the sun's rays
Antonyms
Origin
芒 originally referred to the pointed tip of grain or the sharp rays extending from a light source. Combined with 光 (light), it creates an image of light radiating outward in distinct beams.