🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Erleuchtung

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ɛʁˈlɔʏçtʊŋ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Xian Guang/ɕjɛn˧˥ kwaŋ˥˩/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #2000 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die Erleuchtung des Raumes schuf eine einladende Atmosphäre."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The state of being illuminated or enlightened.

    "The xián-guàng of the room created a warm and inviting atmosphere."
  2. 2

    A metaphorical representation of clarity or understanding.

    "After studying the topic, she experienced a xián-guàng that helped her grasp the complex concepts."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'xián-guàng' (显光) is derived from Chinese, where '显' means 'to show' or 'to manifest' and '光' means 'light' or 'brightness'. This term has evolved in usage to refer to the concept of illumination or enlightenment in various contexts, including philosophical and spiritual discussions.

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