HSK · Level 32
135 words
Chinese word
光彩
Pronunciation
Pinyinguāng cǎi
Meaning
- nounglow
Example
她的脸上有光彩。tā de liǎn shàng yǒu guāng cǎi
Her face has a glow.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Visible radiance that makes a face or an object look lively, polished, and full of color.
Common phrases
增添光彩zēng tiān guāng cǎi
add luster
失去光彩shī qù guāng cǎi
lose its luster
光彩夺目guāng cǎi duó mù
dazzling
Similar words
神采shén cǎi: The lively look and bright sparkle shown in a person's face and eyes.
容光róng guāng: The fresh, youthful glow visible in a person's complexion or looks.
光泽guāng zé: A polished shine appearing on an object's smooth surface.
光辉guāng huī: A strong, splendid radiance that makes something look bright and impressive.
Definition in Chinese
指人脸、容貌或表情显得有光亮、有精神的状态，也可指物体的光泽或色彩。zhǐ rén liǎn róng mào huò biǎo qíng xiǎn de yǒu guāng liàng yǒu jīng shén de zhuàng tài yě kě zhǐ wù tǐ de guāng zé huò sè cǎi
Word origin
光 (guāng, "light") + 彩 (cǎi, "color") forms a compact image of brightness with color, which explains its use for an appealing appearance or sheen.
Usage tips
- English speakers may use "shine" for reflected light, but this word often carries an added sense of an appealing, finished appearance.
Other meanings
- sparklenoun
- splendornoun
Related words
- 光彩照人guāng cǎi zhào rénradiantidiom
- 光彩夺目guāng cǎi duó mùdazzlingidiom