Chinese
shǎnyào
Meaning: to sparkle; to shine
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

閃耀
閃
耀
闪耀
闪
耀

Example sentences

Countless stars are sparkling in the night sky.
露珠在陽光下閃耀。
露珠在阳光下闪耀。
The dewdrops are shining in the sunlight.
金黃的麥田在陽光下閃耀。
金黄的麦田在阳光下闪耀。
The golden yellow wheat fields shine under the sunlight.
這顆寶石閃耀著美麗的光芒。
这颗宝石闪耀著美丽的光芒。
This gemstone shines with a beautiful light.
月亮在夜空中閃耀。
月亮在夜空中闪耀。
The moon is shining in the night sky.

Usage Notes

Used to describe something shining brightly or glittering, often intermittently.

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