容光焕发

容光煥發

róngguāng-huànfā

idiom HSK 7-9 #14,366

Meanings

1 glowing with health; radiant
2 looking bright and vigorous

Characters

face; appearance

brilliant; glowing

to emit; to radiate

Literally 'face-light brilliantly radiating' — one's complexion is glowing with vitality.

Examples

休假回来后，她容光焕发。

Xiūjià huílái hòu, tā róngguānghuànfā.

After coming back from vacation, she was glowing with radiance.

新娘今天容光焕发，特别美。

Xīnniáng jīntiān róngguānghuànfā, tèbié měi.

The bride is radiant today, especially beautiful.

Tips

usage

容光焕发 is always a compliment about someone's physical appearance — it means they look healthy, energized, and well-rested. It's often used at events like weddings or after someone recovers from illness.

Stroke Order

容 róng

光 guāng

焕 huàn

发 fā