光芒

guāngmáng

noun HSK 7-9 #6,418

Meanings

1 rays of light; brilliance
2 radiance; splendor

Characters

sharp point; awn; ray

Literally 'light-points' - 芒 refers to the sharp spiky rays that radiate outward from a light source.

Examples

HSK 7-9

太阳发出耀眼的光芒。

Tàiyáng fāchū yàoyǎn de guāngmáng.

The sun gives off dazzling rays of light.

HSK 7-9

她的才华散发着光芒。

Tā de cáihuá sànfā zhe guāngmáng.

Her talent radiates brilliance.

Tips

usage

光芒 is frequently used figuratively: 光芒万丈 ('brilliance of ten thousand zhang') means 'dazzlingly brilliant.' It's common in praise of achievements, talents, or even products in advertising.

Stroke Order

光 guāng

芒 máng