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    Expressing something shiny or glistening with 发亮 (fāliàng)

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    发亮 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    The adjective 发亮 (fāliàng) means "shiny," "glistening," or "gleaming." It describes something that emits or reflects light. For example, 发亮的丝绸 means "glistening silk."

    Examples

    • 雨后的马路在阳光下发亮,特别好看。

      Yǔ hòu de mǎlù zài yángguāng xià fā liàng, tèbié hǎokàn.

      The road after the rain glistened in the sunlight, looking especially beautiful.

    • 她戴着一条发亮的项链,很引人注目。

      Tā dài zhe yì tiáo fā liàng de xiàngliàn, hěn yǐnrén zhùmù.

      She wore a shiny necklace that was very eye-catching.

    • 孩子的眼睛发亮,看起来非常兴奋。

      Háizi de yǎnjīng fā liàng, kàn qǐlái fēicháng xīngfèn.

      The child's eyes lit up, looking very excited.

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