huí​guāng​fǎn​zhào

last glow of sunset

  • created sense approved 回光反照 · huí​guāng​fǎn​zhào · last glow of sunset — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    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 · fǎn​zhào · reflection

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  • created sense approved 回光反照 · huí​guāng​fǎn​zhào · dying flash — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    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 · fǎn​zhào · reflection

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  • created sense approved 回光反照 · huí​guāng​fǎn​zhào · self-reflection — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    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 · fǎn​zhào · to contrast

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