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    Referring to 'sunlight' or 'radiance' with 晖 (huī)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Modifier + 晖

    Explanation

    The character 晖 (huī) means "sunlight" or "radiance" and is primarily used in literary and poetic contexts. In the poem 游子吟, 三春晖 (the radiance of three springs) is a metaphor for a mother's warm and nurturing love. It evokes brightness and warmth.

    Examples

    • 夕阳的余晖洒在湖面上,美极了。

      xīyáng de yúhuī sǎ zài húmiàn shàng, měi jí le.

      The afterglow of the sunset spread across the lake, and it was extremely beautiful.

    • 春天的晖光温暖而柔和,让人心情舒畅。

      chūntiān de huīguāng wēnnuǎn ér róuhé, ràng rén xīnqíng shūchàng.

      The spring sunlight is warm and gentle, putting people in a pleasant mood.

    • 朝晖映照着远处的山峰,景色十分壮观。

      zhāohuī yìngzhào zhe yuǎnchù de shānfēng, jǐngsè shífēn zhuàngguān.

      The morning light illuminated the distant mountain peaks, creating a magnificent view.

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