created sense approved 回光反照 · huíguāngfǎnzhào · last glow of sunset — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
回光反照
huíguāngfǎnzhào
last glow of sunset
The final radiance of the sun before it sets below the horizon
回 (literal) → 回 · huí · to return 光 (literal) → 光 · guāng · light 反照 (literal) → 反照 · fǎnzhào · reflection
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created sense approved 回光反照 · huíguāngfǎnzhào · dying flash — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
回光反照
huíguāngfǎnzhào
dying flash
A brief period of lucidity, consciousness, or vigor experienced by a person shortly before death, or a momentary spurt of activity before a total collapse
回 (literal) → 回 · huí · to return 光 (literal) → 光 · guāng · light 反照 (literal) → 反照 · fǎnzhào · reflection
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created sense approved 回光反照 · huíguāngfǎnzhào · self-reflection — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
回光反照
huíguāngfǎnzhào
self-reflection
In Buddhism, to turn one's light inward and reflect upon oneself; to seek virtue or insight through self-examination
回 (literal) → 回 · huí · to turn 光 (literal) → 光 · guāng · light 反照 (literal) → 反照 · fǎnzhào · to contrast
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