beacon; guiding light; shining example
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1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
guiding light; beacon; torchbearer
literaryA metaphor for a person, idea, or principle that provides clear guidance and inspiration, leading others toward truth, progress, or justice. It conveys a sense of hope, enlightenment, and moral leadership.
Lǔ鲁
Xùn迅
xiān先
sheng生
shì是
Zhōng中
guó国
xīn新
wén文
huà化
yùn运
dòng动
de的
zhǐ指
lù路
míng明
dēng灯
。
Mr. Lu Xun was the guiding light of China's New Culture Movement.
Tā他
de的
jiào教
dǎo导
yóu犹
rú如
yī一
zhǎn盏
míng明
dēng灯
，
zhào照
liàng亮
le了
wǒ我
rén人
shēng生
de的
dào道
lù路
。
His teachings are like a beacon, illuminating the path of my life.
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Kē科
xué学
shì是
qū驱
sàn散
yú愚
mèi昧
de的
míng明
dēng灯
。
Science is the lamp that dispels ignorance.
Zài在
hēi黑
àn暗
de的
shí时
dài代
，
zhè这
běn本
zhù著
zuò作
chéng成
wéi为
le了
wú无
shù数
rén人
de的
jīng精
shén神
míng明
dēng灯
。
In a dark age, this work became a spiritual beacon for countless people.