光耀

guāngyào
verb #28,371

Meanings

  1. 1 dazzling
  2. 2 brilliant
  3. 3 to bring glory to
  4. 4 to glorify

Examples

Tā xīwàng tōngguò nǔlì guāngyàoménméi.
He hopes to bring glory to his family through hard work.
Yángguāng guāngyào dàdì, wànwù shēngjībóbó.
Sunlight shines brilliantly on the earth; all things are full of vitality.

Tips

culture
光耀门楣 (to bring glory to the family name) is a traditional Chinese aspiration, especially for children. It reflects Confucian values of filial piety and family honor through personal achievement.

Stroke Order

guāng
耀 yào