光荣
Traditional: 光榮
guāng róng HSK 6

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📚 Example Sentences

他为国家赢得了光荣。
Tā wèi guójiā yíngdé le guāngróng.
He won honour for the country.
这是光荣的任务。
Zhè shì guāngróng de rènwù.
This is a glorious mission.
她感到非常光荣。
Tā gǎndào fēicháng guāngróng.
She feels very honoured.
这是光荣的事。
Zhè shì guāngróng de shì.
This is an honorable thing.
他感到光荣。
Tā gǎndào guāngróng.
He feels honored.

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 光荣 by breaking it down: 光 (light) + 荣 (flourish) – imagine honour as a shining light that brings flourishing pride.

📝 Usage Notes

It is commonly used in formal or solemn contexts, such as ceremonies, awards, and patriotic expressions. It can describe people, actions, or tasks that are considered praiseworthy and distinguished.

📖 Grammar Points

As an adjective, it can modify nouns directly (e.g., 光荣的任务) or function as a predicate (e.g., 这很光荣). It is often used in set phrases and formal expressions.

🏯 Cultural Notes

In Chinese culture, 光荣 is deeply tied to collective values, often emphasising contributions to society, family, or the nation as sources of honour.

🔄 Similar Words

Similar to 荣誉 (róng yù), which also means 'honour', but 光荣 often carries a more public or collective sense of pride, while 荣誉 can be more individual or institutional.

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