róng容appearanceguāng光lighthuàn焕radiatefā发emit
To be radiant; to glow with health and vigor.
Literal meaning
appearance (容) — light (光) — radiate (焕) — emit (发)
Origin
A classical four-character phrase describing a healthy and vibrant appearance.
Examples
Xiūxí le yī duàn shíjiān hòu, tā róngguāng-huànfā.休息了一段时间后，她容光焕发。
After resting for a while, she looked radiant.
Jiéhūn hòu, tā zǒngshì róngguāng-huànfā.结婚后，她总是容光焕发。
After getting married, she always glows with health and vigor.
Usage & nuances
Often used to describe someone who is healthy, happy, and full of energy.
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