灿烂 (càn làn) — brilliant, splendid, radiant
Definition
Used for light, smiles, or futures that shine brightly and beautifully. Unlike 耀眼 (harsh, almost blinding light) or 辉煌 (achievements, eras), 灿烂 describes a warm radiant glow.
adjective
brilliantsplendidradiant
Examples
- 灿烂。Jīn tiān de yáng guāng zhēn càn làn.Today's sunlight is really brilliant.
- 灿烂。Tā xiào dé nà me càn làn.She smiled so radiantly.
- 灿烂。Tā xiāng xìn zì jǐ de qián tú huì hěn càn làn.He believes his future will be very splendid.
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