Definition
光天化日 is a four-character idiom that literally means 'bright sky, shining sun'. It describes something that happens in broad daylight, often implying the action is brazen, bold, and without shame — commonly used for crimes or bad deeds committed openly. It is typically followed by 之下 (zhī xià) as part of the phrase 在光天化日之下.
idiom
in broad daylightdescribes an action (especially a crime) done openly and boldly
Examples
- 光天化日。Tā jìngrán zài guāng tiān huà rì zhī xià qiǎngjié.He actually committed robbery in broad daylight.
- 光天化日，。Zhè zhǒng zuìxíng zài guāng tiān huà rì zhī xià fāshēng, lìng rén zhènjīng.This kind of crime happening in broad daylight is shocking.
- 光天化日。Bú yào yǐwéi guāng tiān huà rì jiù ānquán.Don't think it's safe just because it's broad daylight.
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