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Character · AdjectiveTraditional燦

bright; splendid; brilliant

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

adjective

bright; brilliant; resplendent

literary

Describes light or colors that are intense and beautiful. Often used in literary or formal contexts.

Xī夕
yáng阳
xī西
xià下
 ，
tiān天
kōng空
yī一
piàn片
càn灿
làn烂
 。

The sun was setting, and the sky was brilliant.

Tā她
de的
xiào笑
róng容
càn灿
làn烂
rú如
huā花
 。

Her smile was as bright as a flower.

2.

adjective

splendid; glorious; magnificent

literary

Describes achievements, culture, or scenes that are magnificent and admirable.

Zhōng中
huá华
wén文
míng明
yǒu有
zhe着
càn灿
làn烂
de的
lì历
shǐ史
 。

Chinese civilization has a splendid history.

Tā他
qǔ取
dé得
le了
càn灿
làn烂
de的
chéng成
jiù就
 。

He achieved glorious accomplishments.