Definitions

yào (adjective) bright; brilliant; radiant; glorious

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

About

The character "耀" is structurally formed from the component "光" meaning light and "翟" representing a pheasant, which itself consists of "羽" for feathers and "隹" for bird, etymologically conveying the concept of brilliance through the imagery of luminous plumage. Its early usage centered on the literal action of shining or emitting light, but over time the character acquired figurative meanings related to glory and honor, as well as the verbal sense of displaying something in a dazzling or boastful manner. These semantic expansions from concrete radiance to abstract notions of splendor and showmanship are inherent in the character's compositional elements, which have consistently referenced visual brightness.

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太阳闪耀着金色的光芒。

Tàiyáng shǎn yào zhe jīnsè de guāngmáng.

The sun shines with golden light.

舞台上的灯光非常耀眼。

Wǔtái shàng de dēngguāng fēicháng yàoyǎn.

The stage lights are extremely dazzling.

这份荣耀属于我们整个团队。

Zhè fèn róngyào shǔyú wǒmen zhěnggè tuánduì.

This honor belongs to our entire team.

他的成就闪耀着智慧的光芒。

Tā de chéngjiù shǎnyào zhe zhìhuì de guāngmáng.

His achievements shine with the light of wisdom.

这座城市被霓虹灯照耀得如同白昼。

Zhè zuò chéngshì bèi níhóngdēng zhàoyào de rútóng báizhòu.

This city is illuminated by neon lights as if it were daytime.

他的英勇行为光耀了家族的门楣。

Tā de yīngyǒng xíngwéi guāngyào le jiāzú de ménméi.

His heroic deeds brought glory to his family.

历史的星空中,总有一些思想熠熠生辉,照耀后人。

Lìshǐ de xīngkōng zhōng, zǒng yǒu yīxiē sīxiǎng yìyìshēng huī, zhàoyào hòurén.

In the starry sky of history, there are always some ideas that shine brightly, illuminating future generations.

谦逊并不会掩盖他内在才华所散发的耀眼光芒。

Qiānxùn bìng bù huì yǎngài tā nèizài cáihuá suǒ sànfā de yàoyǎn guāngmáng.

Humility does not conceal the dazzling brilliance emanating from his innate talent.