Definition
光环 (guānghuán) literally means 'halo, ring of light' and figuratively refers to a prestigious aura or 'halo effect' that surrounds a person or brand. Unlike 荣誉 (róngyù 'honor') or 光荣 (guāngróng 'glory'), which describe the honor itself, 光环 emphasizes the perceived radiance or prestige that comes with achievement.
noun
haloring of light (literal)(fig.) glorysplendoraura of prestige
Examples
- 光环。Yuèliang zhōuwéi yǒu yí gè móhu de guāng huán.There is a faint halo around the moon.
- ，光环。Tā huòdé le Nuòbèi'ěr jiǎng, cóngcǐ dài shàng le kēxuéjiā de guāng huán.He won the Nobel Prize and has since worn the halo of a scientist.
- 光环。Zhège pǐnpái de guāng huán xīyǐn le wúshù xiāofèizhě.The brand's halo attracts countless consumers.
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