焕发 (huàn fā) — to radiate; to glow (with health, energy, happiness, etc.)
Definition
Mostly figurative: 'to radiate' energy, spirit, or vitality, not literal light. Pairs with abstract qualities like 精神, 活力, or 生机 — closer to 放射/辐射 in imagery, but applied to people and moods.
verb
to radiateto glow (with health, energy, happiness, etc.)
Examples
- ，焕发。Lǎo rén suī rán nián jì dà le, dàn jīng shén yī rán huàn fā.Although the old man is advanced in age, he still radiates vitality.
- ，焕发。Chūn tiān lái le, dà dì huàn fā chū bó bó shēng jī.Spring has come, and the earth bursts with vibrant life.
- ，焕发。Tā chuān shàng xīn yī fu hòu, liǎn shàng huàn fā zhe zì xìn de xiào róng.After putting on new clothes, her face glowed with a confident smile.
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