Subject + 点亮 + (了) + Object
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.
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.