灿烂 cànlàn to glitter
to glitter; brilliant; splendid
How to remember 灿烂: 灿 vivid + 烂 overcooked = to glitter.
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- 'Splendid, brilliant, glorious' - 灿烂的笑容 (cànlàn de xiàoróng) a radiant smile; 灿烂的文化 a splendid culture.
- Of dazzling light, brilliant achievements, or a bright future (前途灿烂).
- 阳光灿烂 (yángguāng cànlàn) brilliant sunshine; warm, positive tone.