Definition
照耀 is a formal, literary verb meaning 'to shine on, illuminate' — used for broad, majestic light (sunlight, wisdom) rather than a small lamp. It is more elevated than everyday 照 (zhào, 'to shine on; to look at reflection'), and less directional than 照射 (zhào shè, 'to shine/irradiate' with a specific beam).
verb
to shine onto illuminate
Examples
- 照耀。Lùdēng zhào yào zhe jìjìng de jiēdào.The streetlights illuminate the quiet street.
- 照耀。Làzhú de wēiguāng zhào yào le yì xiǎo kuài dìfang.The faint candlelight lit up a small area.
- 照耀。Tā de zhìhuì zhào yào le wǒmen qiánxíng de fāngxiàng.His wisdom illuminated the direction of our advance.
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