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“shine on” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhào yào

Example

阳光照耀在他的脸上。yáng guāng zhào yào zài tā de liǎn shàng

Sunlight shines on his face.

Illustration for 照耀 (shine on)

How to say “shine on” in Chinese

“Shine on” in Chinese is 照耀 (zhào yào).

Light falls across something and makes it bright, with the same idea extending to influence that makes it stand out.

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

Example sentences with 照耀

星光照耀夜空。xīng guāng zhào yào yè kōng

Starlight shines on the night sky.

Tips for using 照耀

  • In everyday conversation, this verb often sounds more literary or poetic than simpler verbs for ordinary lighting, so it fits descriptions with a broad or elevated tone.

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