HSK · Level 35
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Chinese word
光辉
Pronunciation
Pinyinguāng huī
Meaning
- nounradiance
Example
太阳的光辉照亮了大地。tài yáng de guāng huī zhào liàng le dà dì
The sun's radiance lit up the earth.
More examples
那段历史留下了许多光辉瞬间。nà duàn lì shǐ liú xià le xǔ duō guāng huī shùn jiān
That period of history left many glorious moments.
Core concept
Brightness that stands out and fills its surroundings, extending to the respect gained through outstanding achievement.
Common phrases
光辉历程guāng huī lì chéng
glorious journey
光辉榜样guāng huī bǎng yàng
shining example
光辉瞬间guāng huī shùn jiān
glorious moment
Similar words
辉煌huī huáng: Brilliance showing that achievements or results are highly impressive.
荣耀róng yào: The honored status earned through admiration and praise.
光彩guāng cǎi: A vivid sheen of light and color with an eye-catching beauty.
Definition in Chinese
指明亮的光彩，也可比喻因成就或名誉带来的荣光。zhǐ míng liàng de guāng cǎi yě kě bǐ yù yīn chéng jiù huò míng yù dài lái de róng guāng
Word origin
光 (guāng, "light") and 辉 (huī, "to shine") form a compound whose concrete sense of shining brightness naturally develops into a figurative sense of honor.
Usage tips
- In modern everyday conversation, this word often sounds elevated, so it commonly appears in ceremonies, public praise, and writing about important achievements.
Other meanings
- glorynoun
- brilliancenoun
Related words
- 光辉灿烂guāng huī càn lànbrilliant and radiantidiom