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    Expressing 'to shine on' with 照射 (zhàoshè)

    Actions & Events
    Direction & Movement

    Structure

    Light Source + 照射 + 着 + Object

    Explanation

    The verb 照射 (zhàoshè) means 'to shine on' or 'to irradiate,' describing light or radiation hitting a surface or object. It is used for natural light sources like the sun as well as artificial ones, and often takes 着 to indicate a continuous state.

    Examples

    • 阳光透过窗户照射在她的脸上。

      Yángguāng tòuguò chuānghù zhàoshè zài tā de liǎn shàng.

      Sunlight shone through the window onto her face.

    • 紫外线长时间照射皮肤会造成伤害。

      Zǐwàixiàn cháng shíjiān zhàoshè pífū huì zàochéng shānghài.

      Prolonged exposure of skin to ultraviolet rays can cause damage.

    • 灯光照射着舞台，演员们开始表演。

      Dēngguāng zhàoshè zhe wǔtái, yǎnyuánmen kāishǐ biǎoyǎn.

      The lights illuminated the stage as the performers began their show.

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