照耀

zhào yào

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to shine
2. to illuminate

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 昏暗 hūn àn 昏暗 hūn àn dusky opposite state of lacking light or being dim: dusky

Related words

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• 发光 fā guāng 发光 fā guāng to shine to emit light, related to light source rather than illumination: to shine
• 映照 yìng zhào 映照 yìng zhào to shine upon to reflect light onto, shining indirectly or casting reflections: to shine upon

Synonyms

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• 照射 zhào shè 照射 zhào shè to shine on used for light shining on objects, often physical or directional: to shine on

Usage notes

Collocations

照耀 is literary or poetic; in daily speech, use 照亮 or 照射 for shining light.

Formality

Often appears in written or formal contexts to describe sunlight, glory, or spiritual light.

Example Sentences

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阳光 照耀 着大地。

The sunlight shines upon the earth.

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Child Words of 照耀

• 照 照 zhào: according to
• 耀 耀 yào: brilliant