sim2 jiu6閃耀闪耀
Jyutpingsim2 jiu6
Yalesím yiuh
Definition
To glitter, shine, or emit brief flashes of bright light.
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How it's used
While 閃耀 is understood in Cantonese, it carries a slightly literary or formal tone compared to everyday verbs. In casual speech, people often prefer using 閃 or 閃下閃下 to describe something that is flickering or sparkling. Use 閃耀 when you want to emphasize a sense of brilliance or grandeur, such as describing jewelry, stars, or a person's exceptional performance.
Examples
Their eyes are shining in the dark night.
Do you see the shining lights in the distance?
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Common phrases
shining radiance
dazzling and eye-catching
Common mistake
Do not confuse 閃耀 with 閃避, which means to dodge or evade. Beginners sometimes mistake the character 閃 for just meaning light, but it primarily conveys the action of flashing or moving quickly.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
