Definition
余辉 is a noun meaning 'afterglow' or 'lingering light' — the soft light that remains in the sky after sunset, or metaphorically the fading glory or influence of something past. It is a variant form of 余晖 (yú huī), which is more common in modern usage. You'll encounter it in literary or descriptive contexts, often evoking a poetic or nostalgic mood.
n
afterglowlingering light (of sunset)(figurative) fading glory or influence
Examples
- 余辉，。Xīyáng de yú huī sǎ zài húmiàn shàng, fēicháng měi.The afterglow of the setting sun spilled over the lake, very beautiful.
- 余辉。Zhè zuò gǔchéng zhǐ shèng xià xīrì de yú huī.This ancient city only retains the fading glory of its past.
- 余辉。Huánghūn de yú huī ràng rén gǎndào níngjìng.The afterglow at dusk makes people feel peaceful.
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