càn
灿然
bright; brilliant
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesadjective
bright and dazzling; brilliant; radiant
literaryOften used to describe light, colors, smiles, achievements, or prospects. It carries a strongly positive connotation of resplendence and beauty.
Yáng阳
guāng光
càn灿
rán烂
，
tiān天
qì气
zhēn真
hǎo好
。
The sunshine is brilliant; the weather is so nice.
Tā她
liǎn脸
shàng上
lù露
chū出
le了
càn灿
rán烂
de的
xiào笑
róng容
。
A radiant smile appeared on her face.
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Zhè这
zuò座
chéng城
shì市
yè夜
wǎn晚
dēng灯
huǒ火
càn灿
rán烂
。
The city's lights are dazzling at night.
Zhōng中
huá华
wén文
huà化
yuán源
yuǎn远
liú流
cháng长
，
guāng光
huī辉
càn灿
rán烂
。
Chinese culture has a long history and is glorious and brilliant.
Tā他
yǒu有
yī一
gè个
càn灿
rán烂
de的
qián前
chéng程
。
He has a bright future.