brilliant; splendid; radiant
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
brilliant; splendid; radiant; magnificent
Used to describe literal brightness (stars, lights, sunshine) as well as metaphorical brilliance (achievements, culture, smiles). Often paired with 辉煌 in four-character idioms.
Jīn今
yè夜
xīng星
guāng光
càn灿
làn烂
。
The starlight is brilliant tonight.
Zhè这
zuò座
gōng宫
diàn殿
zhuāng装
xiū修
de得
càn灿
làn烂
huī辉
huáng煌
。
This palace is decorated in magnificent splendor.
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Tā她
liǎn脸
shàng上
lù露
chū出
le了
càn灿
làn烂
de的
xiào笑
róng容
。
A radiant smile appeared on her face.
Zhōng中
huá华
wén文
míng明
lì历
shǐ史
yōu悠
jiǔ久
，
wén文
huà化
càn灿
làn烂
。
Chinese civilization has a long history and a splendid culture.