English–Chinese

“glow” in Chinese

Chinese

Also光芒 (guāng máng) · 发光 (fā guāng) · 夜光 (yè guāng)

Pronunciation

Pinyinguāng cǎi

Example

她的脸上有光彩。tā de liǎn shàng yǒu guāng cǎi

Her face has a glow.

Illustration for 光彩 (glow)

How to say “glow” in Chinese

“Glow” in Chinese is 光彩 (guāng cǎi).

Visible radiance that makes a face or an object look lively, polished, and full of color.

Full entry for 光彩: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 光彩

这件礼服为她增添了光彩。zhè jiàn lǐ fú wèi tā zēng tiān le guāng cǎi

This formal dress adds a glow to her.

Tips for using 光彩

  • English speakers may use "shine" for reflected light, but this word often carries an added sense of an appealing, finished appearance.

Other Chinese words for “glow”

她脸上有一种温柔的光芒。tā liǎn shàng yǒu yì zhǒng wēn róu de guāng máng

Her face has a gentle glow.

这个手电筒会发光,很亮。zhè ge shǒu diàn tǒng huì fā guāng hěn liàng

This flashlight glows and is very bright.

晚上能看到夜光刻度。wǎn shàng néng kàn dào yè guāng kè dù

At night, you can see the glow of the markings.

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