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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
辉煌huīhuángsplendidHSK 7, a, 25 strokes, rank #8252, Very Hard
辉煌huīhuánggloriousHSK 7, a, 25 strokes, rank #8252, Very Hard
huīhuáng(hui1huang2)hui huang T1
  1. 1splendid
  2. 2glorious
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March 24, 2026

辉煌(輝煌)huīhuáng(hui1huang2)

辉煌 (huīhuáng) refers to something that is splendid or glorious, often used to describe achievements, moments, or appearances that are strikingly impressive. It can be applied in both formal contexts, such as literature or speeches, and in everyday conversations to express admiration or highlight excellence.

Strokes25Frequency#8252DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

辉煌 is commonly used in Chinese celebrations, such as New Year festivities, where people reflect on past achievements and express hopes for a glorious future, tying into the cultural emphasis on success and prosperity.

Memory Tip

Think of 辉煌 as 'huī' (辉) meaning 'radiant light' and 'huáng' (煌) suggesting 'brilliance.' Imagine a brilliant sunset casting radiant colors across the sky, reflecting the splendor of the moment, which helps you remember both its meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 辉煌

huīhuáng(hui1huang2)
1splendid
2glorious
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About 辉煌

辉煌Simplified
輝煌Traditional
25Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#8252Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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辉煌 (huīhuáng) vs 壮丽 (zhuànglì) — use 辉煌 for achievements or moments, while 壮丽 emphasizes grand scenery or architecture.

Usage Notes

Be careful with the tone when pronouncing 辉煌, as mispronunciation can lead to confusion with similar-sounding words. It is often used in formal contexts, such as discussing achievements in history, art, or personal accomplishments, so avoid using it in overly casual settings.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 辉煌 is useful for discussing higher-level concepts, especially in literature or history. Students should focus on using it in complex sentences to describe achievements or significant events, connecting it to other words that express quality or excellence.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 辉煌 with similar terms like 光辉 (guānghuī, radiance), which can lead to inappropriate usage. For example, saying '他的表现是光辉' (tā de biǎoxiàn shì guānghuī) instead of '他的表现是辉煌' (tā de biǎoxiàn shì huīhuáng) is incorrect, as 辉煌 is more suitable for describing achievements.

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Component Characters

辉huīsplendor
12 strokes⺌
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煌huángbrilliant
13 strokes火
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How to say splendid in Chinese

“splendid” in Chinese is辉煌huīhuáng

辉煌 (huīhuáng) refers to something that is splendid or glorious, often used to describe achievements, moments, or appearances that are strikingly impressive. It can be applied in both formal contexts, such as literature or speeches, and in everyday conversations to express admiration or highlight excellence.

When to use 辉煌

Be careful with the tone when pronouncing 辉煌, as mispronunciation can lead to confusion with similar-sounding words. It is often used in formal contexts, such as discussing achievements in history, art, or personal accomplishments, so avoid using it in overly casual settings.

辉煌 or something close to it

辉煌 (huīhuáng) vs 壮丽 (zhuànglì) — use 辉煌 for achievements or moments, while 壮丽 emphasizes grand scenery or architecture.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 辉煌 with similar terms like 光辉 (guānghuī, radiance), which can lead to inappropriate usage. For example, saying '他的表现是光辉' (tā de biǎoxiàn shì guānghuī) instead of '他的表现是辉煌' (tā de biǎoxiàn shì huīhuáng) is incorrect, as 辉煌 is more suitable for describing achievements.

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Grammar Patterns of 辉煌

辉煌 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高,not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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阿里安航天火箭项目取得了____的成功。

The Ariane space-rocket project has had a shining success.

Example Sentences for 辉煌 (5)

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阿里安航天火箭项目取得了辉煌的成功。

ā lǐ ān háng tiān huǒ jiàn xiàng mù qǔ dé le huī huáng de chéng gōng。

The Ariane space-rocket project has had a shining success.
2
哈里森辉煌的职业生涯长达60多年。

hā lǐ sēn huī huáng de zhí yè shēng yá cháng dá60 60 duō。

Harrison had a glorious career spanning more than six decades.
3
夜间的粉红色和绿色泛光灯把瀑布映照得辉煌夺目.

yè jiān de fěn hóng sè hé lǜ sè fàn guāng dēng bǎ pù bù yìng zhào dé huī huáng duó mù.

The waterfall was lit up at night with pink and green floodlights.
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但是这个世界却从梦中召回了他,在他面前露出了辉煌的形象.

dàn shì zhè gè shì jiè què cóng mèng zhōng zhào huí le tā, , zài tā miàn qián lòu chū le huī huáng de xíng.

But, it beckoned him back in his sleep, and showed itself in shining forms.
5
窗上挂着金碧辉煌的缎子窗帘.

chuāng shàng guà zháo jīn bì huī huáng de duàn zǐ chuāng lián.

Gold and green satin brocade drapes hung at the windows.

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