光环 (guāng huán) — halo, ring of light (literal); (fig.) glory, splendor, aura of prestige

Definition

光环 emphasizes the image of a ring of light around a person or thing, highlighting the visual/aura sense of prestige. 荣誉 and 光荣 stress honor earned through deeds, not appearance.

noun
haloring of light (literal)(fig.) glorysplendoraura of prestige
Measure word ·

Examples

  • 光环
    Yuè liang zhōu wéi yǒu yí gè mó hu de guāng huán.
    There is a faint halo around the moon.
  • 光环
    Tā huò dé le nuò bèi ěr jiǎng, cóng cǐ dài shàng le kē xué jiā de guāng huán.
    He won the Nobel Prize and has since worn the halo of a scientist.
  • 光环
    Zhè ge pǐn pái de guāng huán xī yǐn le wú shù xiāo fèi zhě.
    The brand's halo attracts countless consumers.

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