焕发

煥發

huànfā

verb HSK 7-9 #27,244

Meanings

1 to radiate
2 to glow with
3 to shine with (vitality)

Characters

radiant; glowing

to emit; to send out

Examples

HSK 5

这座古城焕发了新的活力。

Zhè zuò gǔchéng huànfā le xīn de huólì.

This ancient city has been revitalized with new energy.

HSK 7-9

她的脸上焕发着青春的光彩。

Tā de liǎnshàng huànfā zhe qīngchūn de guāngcǎi.

Her face glowed with youthful radiance.

Tips

usage

焕发 is almost always used with positive qualities: 焕发青春 (radiate youth), 焕发活力 (glow with vitality), 焕发光彩 (shine with brilliance).

Stroke Order

焕 huàn

发 fā