光芒

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 太阳发出耀眼的光芒。▶ —
   The sun gives off dazzling rays.
2. 钻石在灯光下闪着光芒。▶ —
   The diamond glitters under the light.

Collocations

Mnemonic

光 guāng "light" + 芒 máng "an awn (of grain)": light radiating like awns, i.e. rays of light, radiance shooting outward. 万丈光芒 = brilliant radiance. 芒 originally is the bristle of grain. Distinguish 光芒 (radiating rays/radiance) from 光线 (guāngxiàn, a ray/beam) and 阳光 (yángguāng, sunlight).

Related

Quick check

1. What does 光芒 mean?

   • radiating rays of light, radiance
   • a dark shadow
   • an echo
   • wind direction