chāngmíng

昌明

Word · Adjective · Verb

flourishing; prosperous; to illuminate

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

adjective

flourishing; prosperous; advanced; enlightened

literary

Often used to describe an era, culture, science, or governance that is thriving and progressive. Used in formal, literary contexts.

Kē科
xué学
chāng昌
míng明
shì是
xiàn现
dài代
shè社
huì会
de的
zhòng重
yào要
biāo标
zhì志
 。

The advancement of science is an important hallmark of modern society.

Nà那
ge个
shí时
dài代
zhèng政
zhì治
chāng昌
míng明
 ,
wén文
huà化
fán繁
róng荣
 。

That era was politically enlightened and culturally prosperous.

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Wǒ我
men们
shēng生
huó活
zài在
yī一
ge个
jì技
shù术
chāng昌
míng明
de的
shí时
dài代
 。

We live in an era of flourishing technology.

2.

verb

to promote; to illuminate; to make prosperous or enlightened

literary

Refers to the act of promoting or fostering prosperity, enlightenment, or advancement in culture, science, or principles.

Wǒ我
men们
yīng应
gāi该
nǔ努
lì力
chāng昌
míng明
wén文
huà化
 ,
hóng弘
yáng扬
chuán传
tǒng统
měi美
dé德
 。

We should strive to promote culture and carry forward traditional virtues.

Tā他
de的
yǎn演
jiǎng讲
zhǐ旨
zài在
chāng昌
míng明
dà大
yì义
 ,
huàn唤
xǐng醒
mín民
zhòng众
 。

His speech aimed to illuminate the great principles and awaken the people.

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Jiào教
yù育
kě可
yǐ以
chāng昌
míng明
yī一
ge个
mín民
zú族
de的
sī思
xiǎng想
 。

Education can enlighten a nation's thinking.