普照

pǔzhào
verb #22,028

Meanings

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

Examples

HSK 6
Yuàn ài yǔ xīwàng pǔzhào měi yígè jiǎoluò.
May love and hope illuminate every corner.
HSK 7-9
Yángguāng pǔzhào dàdì, wànwù shēngjībóbó.
Sunlight bathes the earth and all living things are full of vitality.

Tips

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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

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