Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Resplendent; Dazzlingly Bright: Describes a light, glow, or radiance that is extremely bright, brilliant, and often glorious or magnificent to behold.
   • Brilliant; Illustrious; Glorious: Used figuratively to describe an achievement, career, or example that is extraordinarily outstanding, shining with success, virtue, or fame.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Ánh hào quang chói lọi. (A resplendent halo.)
  • Đó là một tấm gương chói lọi về lòng dũng cảm. (That is a resplendent example of courage.)
  • Chiến thắng chói lọi. (A glorious victory.)
  • Sự nghiệp chói lọi. (A brilliant career.)

Advanced Usage

• The word is often used in formal, literary, or rhetorical contexts to elevate the subject, emphasizing its exceptional and radiant quality. It carries a connotation of awe and admiration.

Variants and Related Words

• Chói chang (adj): Used specifically for intense, glaring sunlight.
  • Nắng trưa chói chang. (The noon sun is blazing.)
• Chói (adj/verb): To be glaring or dazzling to the eyes; to shine intensely.
  • Ánh đèn pha chói mắt. (The headlight beam is dazzling.)

Synonyms

• Resplendent: Shining brilliantly.
• Dazzling: Extremely bright, impressive, or splendid.
• Brilliant: Exceptionally clever, talented, or bright.
• Glorious: Deserving fame and admiration; having great beauty.
• Illustrious: Well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.

Related Idioms

• While "chói lọi" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, it is the core descriptive word in many celebrated phrases, such as "" (a resplendent/shining example) or "" (glorious achievements).

adj

1. Resplendent
   • ánh hào quang chói lọi
     a resplendent halo
   • tấm gương chói lọi
     a resplendent example