Meaning
闪耀 describes something emitting bright, often intermittent or twinkling light. It conveys a sense of brilliance and radiance, commonly used for stars, lights, jewelry, or metaphorically for someone's talents or achievements standing out prominently.
Usage
This word is frequently used in both literal contexts (stars shining, lights gleaming) and figurative contexts (talents shining, achievements standing out). It carries a positive, admiring tone and is common in written Chinese, poetry, and formal speech. Often appears in phrases describing natural phenomena or praiseworthy accomplishments.
Examples
- 01夜空中星星闪耀着迷人的光芒。.The stars in the night sky sparkle with enchanting brilliance.
- 02她的才华在比赛中闪耀，赢得了所有人的赞赏。, .Her talent shone in the competition and won everyone's admiration.
Characters
Common collocations
- 闪耀的星星shining stars
- 闪耀光芒to shine with brilliance
- 闪耀登场to make a dazzling appearance
- 闪耀着sparkling with, gleaming with
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to light: 闪 originally depicted a door with light flashing through, while 耀 combines the radical for light (光) with a phonetic component, emphasizing brilliant illumination.