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光耀門楣

简 光耀门楣 · 繁 光耀門楣
Mandarin · pinyin guāng yào mén méi

Meanings

  1. splendor shines on the family's door (idiom)
  2. fig. to bring honor to one's family
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光
guāng · light, brilliant, shine; only
耀
yào · shine, sparkle, dazzle; glory
門
mén · gate, door, entrance, opening; Kangxi radical 169
楣
méi · crossbeam above or under gate
门
mén · gate, door, entrance, opening
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1–4–2–2 · guang1 yao4 men2 mei2

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gwong1 jiu6 mun4 mei4

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光耀門楣 · guang1 yao4 men2 mei2
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Exact source record光耀門楣 光耀门楣 [guang1 yao4 men2 mei2] /splendor shines on the family's door (idiom)/fig. to bring honor to one's family/