璀璨

cuǐcàn
adjective #23,377

Meanings

  1. 1 resplendent
  2. 2 dazzling
  3. 3 brilliantly glittering

Examples

Yèkōng zhōng fánxīng cuǐcàn, měi bù shèngshōu.
The night sky was filled with dazzling stars, a beauty beyond compare.
Tā de zhūbǎo zài dēngguāng xià xiǎnde géwài cuǐcàn.
Her jewellery looked especially resplendent under the lights.

Tips

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璀璨 is a literary and elevated adjective, typically used for stars, gemstones, lights, or great achievements. It sounds poetic in formal writing but would feel over-the-top in casual speech. The simpler alternative is 耀眼 (yàoyǎn) or 闪亮 (shǎnliàng).

Stroke Order

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càn