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明 — meaning in English

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English meaning

cheerful adj Visibly happy and full of good spirits.
luminous adjective Giving off light; glowing.
shiny adj Reflecting light off a smooth surface.

Senses

明 is used for these senses in English:

cheerful Bright and pleasant.
luminous Emitting light; glowing brightly; shining.
shiny Emitting light.

cheerful — full definition

adj Visibly happy and full of good spirits.
adj Bright and pleasant, describing a place or thing rather than a person.

luminous — full definition

adjective Giving off light; glowing.
adjective Clear and easy to understand; strikingly lucid.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Chinese words

wéixiàode 亮明亮