Definition
焕发 (huàn fā) means to radiate or glow with positive inner qualities like health, energy, or happiness — it's used for a person's spirit or appearance. Unlike 发光 (fā guāng, 'to shine/glow'), which can be literal or figurative, 焕发 specifically describes an inner radiance (e.g., 精神焕发 'radiating vitality'). It is not used for technical emission like 辐射 (fú shè) or 放射 (fàng shè).
verb
to radiateto glow (with health, energy, happiness, etc.)
Examples
- ，焕发。Lǎorén suīrán niánjì dà le, dàn jīngshén yīrán huàn fā.Although the old man is advanced in age, he still radiates vitality.
- ，焕发。Chūntiān lái le, dàdì huàn fā chū bóbó shēngjī.Spring has come, and the earth bursts with vibrant life.
- ，焕发。Tā chuān shàng xīn yīfu hòu, liǎn shàng huàn fā zhe zìxìn de xiàoróng.After putting on new clothes, her face glowed with a confident smile.
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