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빛나다

binnada[빈나다]Intermediate · TOPIK IIBrightness

shine

Verb

  1. 1

    shine

    For light to shine brightly.

    Korean definition: 빛이 환히 비치다.

    • Far away, the lighthouse's light is shining lonely.

    • Thanks to the bright lighting in the studio, the photos came out beautifully.

  2. 2

    twinkle; glow

    To be shiny or glossy when light is reflected.

    Korean definition: 빛이 반사되어 반짝거리거나 윤이 나다.

    • On Yumin's hand was a ring set with a sparkling jewel.

    • Something was glinting in the sand, and when I dug it up, it was a piece of broken glass.

  3. 3

    look better

    For something to look better or to be valuable.

    Korean definition: 어떤 것이 매우 돋보이거나 가치 있다.

    • If I'm with you, I feel my future will shine brightly.

    • Our ancestors created great inventions and left brilliant achievements in history.

  4. 4

    shine; glow

    For one's eyes to look clear.

    Korean definition: 눈이 맑은 빛을 띠다.

    • The eyes of the tiger that spotted its prey flashed.

    • The child's curious eyes sparkled.