普照

pǔzhào

verb #22,028

Meanings

1 to shine on all things
2 to illuminate everything (of sunlight)
3 to bathe all in light

Characters

universal / widespread / all

to shine / to illuminate / to light up

Examples

阳光普照大地，万物生机勃勃。

Yángguāng pǔzhào dàdì, wànwù shēngjībóbó.

Sunlight bathes the earth and all living things are full of vitality.

愿爱与希望普照每一个角落。

Yuàn ài yǔ xīwàng pǔzhào měi yīgè jiǎoluò.

May love and hope illuminate every corner.

Tips

register

普照 is a literary and elevated term, often used in poetic or religious contexts. In Buddhist usage, it suggests the universal radiance of the Buddha's compassion. In everyday speech, 照耀 (zhàoyào) is more common for 'to illuminate'.

Stroke Order

普 pǔ

照 zhào