The word captures the essence of light that is not constant, oscillating between bright and dim.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Refers to light that shines unsteadily or flickers.
- Used for stars, candles, or electronic displays.
- Can metaphorically describe hesitant looks or shifting thoughts.
Overview
- 1概述：闪烁是一个生动且富有画面感的动词，核心含义是光线的明暗交替或跳动。它不仅能描述具体的自然景观，还能传达出一种动态的、不稳定的视觉效果。2) 用法模式：在描述自然光时，常用于星辰、烛火或远处的灯火；在引申义中，常与“眼神”、“泪光”或“念头”搭配，表现内心活动。3) 常见语境：文学创作中常用来营造氛围，如“星光闪烁”；在日常生活中，可用来描述电脑屏幕、信号灯或霓虹灯的闪动。4) 近义词辨析：与“闪耀”相比，“闪烁”侧重于明暗变化的过程，而“闪耀”侧重于光芒的强烈与明亮。与“闪烁其词”这类成语结合时，它还带有回避、不坦诚的隐喻含义。
Examples
夜空中闪烁着点点星光。
everydayThe night sky is twinkling with little stars.
他的眼神闪烁不定，似乎在隐瞒什么。
formalHis eyes flickered, as if he were hiding something.
电脑屏幕上的光标在不断闪烁。
informalThe cursor on the computer screen is blinking.
远处港口的灯火在海面上闪烁。
academicThe lights of the distant port flicker on the sea surface.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
灯光闪烁
flickering lights
眼神闪烁
shifty eyes
闪烁不停
flickering continuously
Often Confused With
Shine refers to a steady, bright light. It implies brilliance rather than the flickering nature of '闪烁'.
Blink or twitch is more about physical movement or rapid change. '闪烁' is specifically focused on light emission.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The word is neutral in register but leans towards literary descriptions when used for nature. In professional settings, it is often used for technical equipment like lights or screens. Be careful with the idiom '闪烁其词', as it carries a negative connotation of dishonesty.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use it for steady light sources like the sun or a lamp. Remember that '闪烁' requires an element of flickering or instability. Do not use it to describe loud sounds or physical movements unrelated to light.
Tips
Use for visual dynamic effects
Think of a flickering candle or a blinking cursor. Use this word whenever the light is not static.
Do not confuse with steady light
Avoid using '闪烁' for constant, bright light like a spotlight. Use '照亮' or '闪耀' instead.
Literary association in Chinese poetry
In Chinese literature, '闪烁' is often paired with stars to evoke a sense of loneliness or vastness in the night sky.
Word Origin
The character '闪' represents a person moving quickly in a doorway, implying a sudden appearance. '烁' relates to fire and heat, combining to describe light that appears and disappears.
Cultural Context
In Chinese culture, the 'flickering' of lights or stars is often associated with the passage of time or the fleeting nature of life. It appears frequently in classical poetry to describe the beauty of the night.
Memory Tip
Imagine a star that is shy, hiding behind clouds, 'flickering' in and out of view. The sound 'shan-shuo' mimics the quick, light movement of a spark.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions不完全是。虽然它主要描述光，但也可以形容人的眼神闪烁不定，或者思想在犹豫中波动。
“闪烁”强调明暗的交替与频率，而“闪耀”强调光芒的耀眼和强度。
这是一个成语，形容人说话吞吞吐吐，不直接回答问题，试图掩盖真相。
不可以。它是一个描述视觉效果的词，不能用于听觉描述。
Test Yourself
夜空中，无数星星在___着微弱的光芒。
闪烁最能体现星星忽明忽暗的动态美。
以下哪个场景最适合使用该词？
闪烁描述的是动态的、不稳定的光。
请根据提示造句：他的眼神...
眼神常与泪光或情感波动搭配。
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Summary
The word captures the essence of light that is not constant, oscillating between bright and dim.
- Refers to light that shines unsteadily or flickers.
- Used for stars, candles, or electronic displays.
- Can metaphorically describe hesitant looks or shifting thoughts.
Use for visual dynamic effects
Think of a flickering candle or a blinking cursor. Use this word whenever the light is not static.
Do not confuse with steady light
Avoid using '闪烁' for constant, bright light like a spotlight. Use '照亮' or '闪耀' instead.
Literary association in Chinese poetry
In Chinese literature, '闪烁' is often paired with stars to evoke a sense of loneliness or vastness in the night sky.
Examples
4 of 4夜空中闪烁着点点星光。
The night sky is twinkling with little stars.
他的眼神闪烁不定，似乎在隐瞒什么。
His eyes flickered, as if he were hiding something.
电脑屏幕上的光标在不断闪烁。
The cursor on the computer screen is blinking.
远处港口的灯火在海面上闪烁。
The lights of the distant port flicker on the sea surface.
