闪烁

閃爍
shǎn shuò
HSK 6
flicker, twinkling
verb

Example Sentences

星星在夜空中闪烁。
xīngxīng zài yèkōng zhōng shǎnshuò 。
The stars flicker in the night sky.
那个灯总是闪烁，让我感到奇怪。
nàgè dēng zǒngshì shǎnshuò ， ràng wǒ gǎndào qíguài 。
That light always flickers, which makes me feel strange.
蜡烛在风中闪烁，仿佛在跳舞。
làzhú zài fēngzhōng shǎnshuò ， fǎngfú zài tiàowǔ 。
The candle flickers in the wind, as if it's dancing.

Individual Characters

闪shǎn
dodge, get out of the way, sprain
烁shuò
bright, luminous

Words with similar meanings

闪动shǎndòng
flashing
This synonym implies a more sudden or rhythmic movement, often used in a more dynamic context.
摇曳yáoyè
sway
This word suggests a gentle and continuous movement, often used in natural contexts such as leaves or flames.

Words Starting With 闪

闪电shǎn diàn
lightning

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