光环 guānghuán ring of light
ring of light; halo; (figuratively) glory; splendor
How to remember 光环: 光 light + 环 ring = ring of light.
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How it is used
- A halo/ring of light; figuratively an aura of prestige - 明星光环 (míngxīng guānghuán) the aura/halo of stardom.
- Very common figuratively: the glow of fame, titles, or reputation surrounding someone (头顶光环, wearing a halo of glory).
- Can be neutral or faintly cautionary (光环褪去, the halo fades). Literal use: halo, astronomical ring.