fai1輝辉
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Definition
Light or shine, or figuratively, glory and honor.
- light; shine
- figurativeglory; honor; brilliance
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal or literary contexts to describe brightness or glory, it rarely appears as a standalone verb in daily speech. It is most frequently encountered in compound nouns like 光輝 or 輝煌 to evoke a sense of grandeur or historical significance. When describing actual light sources, speakers prefer using 光 or 閃.
Examples
His achievements are truly glorious.
This place holds many glorious years.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe everyday light or a literal shining object, as it carries a heavy, abstract, or poetic weight that sounds unnatural in casual conversation.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
