余辉 (yú huī) — afterglow, lingering light (of sunset); (figurative) fading glory or influence
Definition
Literary word for 'afterglow' — the lingering light left after the sun sets. Often used figuratively to describe fading glory or a legacy of past influence.
noun
afterglowlingering light (of sunset)(figurative) fading glory or influence
Examples
- 余辉，。Xī yáng de yú huī sǎ zài hú miàn shàng, fēi cháng měi.The afterglow of the setting sun spilled over the lake, very beautiful.
- 余辉。Zhè zuò gǔ chéng zhī shèng xià xī rì de yú huī.This ancient city only retains the fading glory of its past.
- 余辉。Huáng hūn de yú huī ràng rén gǎn dào níng jìng.The afterglow at dusk makes people feel peaceful.
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