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    Expressing 'lighting up' with 点亮 (diǎnliàng)

    Actions & Events
    Result & Consequence

    Structure

    Subject + 点亮 + (了) + Object

    Explanation

    The verb 点亮 (diǎnliàng) means 'to light up' or 'to illuminate.' It combines 点 (to light, to ignite) with the resultative complement 亮 (bright), indicating that the action of lighting successfully produces brightness. It is used for candles, lamps, and figuratively for hopes or spirits.

    Examples

    • 她点亮了桌上的蜡烛,气氛一下子温馨了许多。

      Tā diǎnliàng le zhuō shàng de làzhú, qìfēn yīxiàzi wēnxīn le xǔduō.

      She lit the candle on the table, and the atmosphere instantly became much warmer.

    • 节日的灯笼点亮了整条街道。

      Jiérì de dēnglóng diǎnliàng le zhěng tiáo jiēdào.

      The festive lanterns lit up the entire street.

    • 老师的一番话点亮了他心中的希望。

      Lǎoshī de yī fān huà diǎnliàng le tā xīn zhōng de xīwàng.

      The teacher's words lit up the hope in his heart.

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