gwong1 waan4光環光环
Jyutpinggwong1 waan4
Yalegwōng wàahn
Definition
Halo, planetary ring, or glory and honor.
- halo; a glowing ring around the head of a sacred figure
- technicalplanetary ring, such as the rings of Saturn or Jupiter
- figurativeglory, honor, or prestige from an achievement
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How it's used
Primarily used in a metaphorical sense to describe the aura of prestige or public admiration surrounding a person or organization. It often carries a cynical undertone when used to suggest someone is merely performing for recognition rather than genuine achievement. The term is frequently paired with verbs like 搶 to imply that someone is unfairly claiming credit for a success they did not earn.
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After finishing this task, he is basking in all the glory.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe literal physical light rings like a camera lens flare or a rainbow, which are usually referred to as 光暈 or 彩虹圈.
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