Chinese word

容光焕发

Pronunciation

Pinyinróng guāng huàn fā

Meaning

  • adjectiveradiant

Example

她今天容光焕发，看起来很有精神。tā jīn tiān róng guāng huàn fā kàn qǐ lái hěn yǒu jīng shén

She is radiant today and looks full of energy.

Illustration for 容光焕发 (radiant)

More examples

会议结束后，她看起来仍然容光焕发。huì yì jié shù hòu tā kàn qǐ lái réng rán róng guāng huàn fā

After the meeting, she still looked radiant.

Core concept

Inner vitality becomes outward brightness, especially in the face and overall expression.

Common phrases

  • 看上去容光焕发kàn shàng qù róng guāng huàn fā

    look radiant

  • 脸色容光焕发liǎn sè róng guāng huàn fā

    a radiant complexion

  • 一副容光焕发的样子yí fù róng guāng huàn fā de yàng zi

    a radiant look

Similar words

精神焕发jīng shén huàn fā: Showing abundant energy and high spirits through a lively manner and attitude.
神采奕奕shén cǎi yì yì: Having bright, lively eyes and a spirited expression that looks cheerful and alert.
朝气蓬勃zhāo qì péng bó: Filled with youthful vigor and energetic momentum.
光彩照人guāng cǎi zhào rén: Having a brilliant appearance or expression that draws the eye.

Definition in Chinese

脸上有光彩，神情亮丽，显得精神、健康、充满生气。liǎn shàng yǒu guāng cǎi shén qíng liàng lì xiǎn de jīng shén jiàn kāng chōng mǎn shēng qì

Word origin

容 (róng, "appearance") + 光 (guāng, "light") + 焕 (huàn, "bright") + 发 (fā, "to radiate") creates the image of appearance filled with light, which conveys a lively and healthy state.

Usage tips

  • The word works well when commenting on someone's appearance after rest, recovery, or a happy event, but it is not a general term for brightness in clothes, rooms, or scenery.

Other meanings

  • healthy-lookingadjective
  • glowingadjective

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