照耀 (zhào yào) — to shine on; to illuminate
Definition
Literary/elevated verb for a strong light radiating outward, also used figuratively (e.g. wisdom guiding people). Compared with 照射 (neutral, technical) and 照 (everyday 'to shine on / photograph'), 照耀 emphasizes brilliance and grandeur.
verb
to shine onto illuminate
Examples
- 照耀。Lù dēng zhào yào zhe jì jìng de jiē dào.The streetlights illuminate the quiet street.
- 照耀。Là zhú de wēi guāng zhào yào le yì xiǎo kuài dì fāng.The faint candlelight lit up a small area.
- 照耀。Tā de zhì huì zhào yào le wǒ men qián xíng de fāng xiàng.His wisdom illuminated the direction of our advance.
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