耀眼 yàoyǎn to dazzle
to dazzle; dazzling
How to remember 耀眼: 耀 to sparkle + 眼 eye = to dazzle.
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How it is used
- 'Dazzling/glaring' to the eyes - 耀眼的阳光 (yàoyǎn de yángguāng) blinding sunlight.
- Figuratively 'brilliant/eye-catching': 耀眼的成绩 (yàoyǎn de chéngjì) dazzling achievements.
- Both the literal (too bright) and figurative (impressively brilliant) senses are common; positive when about talent, neutral when about glare.