Definition
生辉 is a literary verb-object phrase meaning 'to add splendor or glory'. It is often used in fixed expressions such as 蓬荜生辉 (a polite phrase meaning 'you honor my humble home') or with the structure 为...生辉 ('to bring glory to...'). It is not typically used in everyday conversation and carries a formal or classical tone.
v.o.
to add splendor/glory (to something)to honor (a place) with one's presence (in fixed phrases)
Examples
- 。Nín de dàolái ràng wǒmen péngbì shēng huī.Your arrival honors our humble home.
- 生辉。Zhè fú huà shǐ zhěnggè fángjiān shēng huī bùshǎo.This painting adds much splendor to the whole room.
- 生辉。Tā de yánjiū chéngguǒ wèi xuéxiào shēng huī.His research achievements bring glory to the school.
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