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shine in Chinese

shine in Chinese is 發亮 — shine means to give off or reflect light brightly.

shine in Chinese

發亮
verb
Pronounced: fā liàng
(intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.

What does "shine" mean?

  1. verb To give off or reflect light brightly.
    "Stars shine more clearly when you are far from the city lights."
  2. verb To perform exceptionally well or stand out.
    "Some children shine in sport, while others shine in music or art."
  3. verb To point a light source at something.
    "Could you shine your phone at the lock so I can see the keyhole?"
  4. noun Brightness or gloss, whether from a light source or a polished surface.
    "The floor had a lovely shine after she mopped and buffed it."
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shine in a sentence

  • Stars shine more clearly when you are far from the city lights.
  • The sun shone brightly over the valley.
  • Some children shine in sport, while others shine in music or art.
  • If you give him a chance, I think he will shine.

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What is "shine" in Chinese?
"shine" in Chinese is 發亮. shine means: To give off or reflect light brightly.
How do you pronounce 發亮?
"shine" in Chinese is 發亮, pronounced "fā liàng".
How do you use "shine" in a sentence?
Example: "Stars shine more clearly when you are far from the city lights." In Chinese, "shine" is 發亮.
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