The Chinese word **照耀** (zhàoyào) is a compound verb formed through the combination of two semantically similar characters: **照** (zhào), meaning "to shine, illuminate, or reflect," and **耀** (yào), meaning "to dazzle, radiate, or glorify." This is an example of a **synonym compound**, where both components contribute related meanings that reinforce and intensify the core concept. Together, they create a more vivid and poetic expression than either character alone, conveying the sense of "to shine brightly upon" or "to illuminate brilliantly," often used for light (like sunlight or moonlight) shining over a broad area or, metaphorically, for glory or influence being cast upon something.