照耀

• 拼音: zhào yào
• 汉字拆解: 照 = 日 (sun) + 召 (summon) + 灬 (fire); 耀 = 光 (light) + 翟 (pheasant, phonetic)

含义

To shine upon; to illuminate with light.

A literary verb describing light shining down on something, typically from celestial bodies like the sun, moon, or stars. Often used figuratively for hope, glory, or guidance illuminating one's path. Common in poetic and formal contexts.

例句

1. 阳光照耀着整个山谷，万物都显得生机勃勃。
2. 母亲的爱像阳光一样照耀着我的成长道路。
3. 满月的银辉照耀着平静的海面，美得令人窒息。

用法指南

语境: literature, nature, figurative

语气: poetic

正确说法

• 星光照耀着宁静的夜空。(Starlight illuminates the peaceful night sky.)
• 真理的光芒照耀着人类前行的道路。(The light of truth illuminates humanity's path forward.)

错误说法

• 台灯照耀着我的书。(Too literary for everyday lighting — use 照着 for practical illumination)

起源与历史

Compound of 照 (shine, illuminate) and 耀 (radiant, brilliant). Together they emphasize bright, glowing illumination.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal