Definition
耀 is a bound morpheme (黏着语素) — it can't stand alone and always appears in compounds. Its two main senses are: (1) a bright, dazzling light (as in 耀眼 'dazzling', 闪耀 'glitter'), and (2) glory, honor, or showing off (as in 荣耀 'glory', 炫耀 'to show off'). You'll encounter it most often in written or formal contexts.
b.f.
(bound form) brightdazzling(bound form) gloryhonorto boastto show off
Examples
- ，。Tàiyáng hěn yào yǎn, kuài dài shàng mòjìng.The sun is very dazzling — put on your sunglasses quickly.
- 。Tā xǐhuan xuàn yào zìjǐ de xīn pǎochē.He likes to show off his new sports car.
- 。Huòdé zhège jiǎng shì tā zuìdà de róng yào.Winning this award is his greatest glory.
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