yàoyǎn

耀眼

HSK 7-9Word · Adjective

dazzling; eye-catching

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

adjective

dazzling; glaring; intensely bright

neutral

Primarily describes a light source so bright it causes temporary visual discomfort. Can also be used metaphorically.

Zhèng正
wǔ午
de的
yáng阳
guāng光
fēi非
cháng常
yào耀
yǎn眼
 。

The midday sun is extremely dazzling.

Wǔ舞
tái台
shàng上
de的
dēng灯
guāng光
tài太
yào耀
yǎn眼
le了
 ,
wǒ我
jī几
hū乎
zhēng睁
bù不
kāi开
yǎn眼
 。

The stage lights were too glaring; I could hardly keep my eyes open.

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Tā她
dài戴
zhe着
yī一
tiáo条
yào耀
yǎn眼
de的
zuàn钻
shí石
xiàng项
liàn链
 。

She was wearing a dazzling diamond necklace.

2.

adjective

outstanding; eye-catching; spectacular

neutral

Often used metaphorically to describe remarkable achievements, talents, or appearances that stand out.

Tā他
zài在
xué学
shù术
jiè界
qǔ取
dé得
le了
yào耀
yǎn眼
de的
chéng成
jiù就
 。

He has achieved outstanding accomplishments in academia.

Zhè这
wèi位
nián年
qīng轻
yǎn演
yuán员
de的
biǎo表
yǎn演
shí十
fēn分
yào耀
yǎn眼
 。

This young actor's performance is truly spectacular.

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Tā她
de的
cái才
huá华
zài在
tuán团
duì队
zhōng中
xiǎn显
dé得
gé格
wài外
yào耀
yǎn眼
 。

Her talent stands out as particularly eye-catching within the team.