光彩 guāngcǎi luster
luster; splendor; radiance; brilliance
How to remember 光彩: 光 light + 彩 colorful = luster.
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How it is used
- Radiance/luster; also figuratively glory or credit - 光彩夺目 (guāngcǎi duómù) dazzlingly brilliant.
- Figuratively 'honor/reputation': 脸上有光彩 (looks proud/honored); 不光彩 (bùguāngcǎi) = disgraceful, not creditable.
- Both the literal shine and the sense of something reflecting well on you. Positive except when negated.