光闪闪 (guāng shǎn shǎn) — glittering, sparkling, shining brightly

Definition

Reduplicated adjective (AB式) that describes a surface flashing with light, like diamonds or stars. Often reduplicated further to 光光闪闪 for emphasis.

adjective
glitteringsparklingshining brightly

Examples

  • 光闪闪
    Zuàn shí zài dēng guāng xià guāng shǎn shǎn de.
    The diamond was glittering under the light.
  • 光闪闪
    Yè kōng zhōng xīng xing guāng shǎn shǎn, fēi cháng měi lì.
    The stars in the night sky were sparkling, extremely beautiful.
  • Tā de xīn xiàng liàn jīn guāng shǎn shǎn de, hěn yǐn rén zhù mù.
    Her new necklace was golden and glittering, very eye-catching.

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