moist / glossy / sleek / to moisten / to lubricate / to embellish / to enhance / profit / remuneration / (neologism c. 2021) (slang) (loanword from "run") to emigrate (in order to flee adverse conditions)
outstanding student / to give birth to healthy babies (typically involving prenatal screening and the abortion of offspring with a severe abnormality) / to enhance the genetic quality of a population / eugenics
(idiom) Two lights reflect one another and thereby shine more brightly. Figuratively, outstanding people enhance each other’s reputation through mutual recognition.
(idiom) To enhance the reputation of one’s ancestors and bring honor to one’s family. It has the same meaning as “make one’s ancestors and clan illustrious.”
(idiom) ① Refers to an auspicious celestial alignment in which the Sun and Moon appear joined and the five planets appear connected. ② By extension, describes a gathering of many fine qualities that complement and enhance one another.
(idiom) Literally, the flower and its calyx enhance each other’s brilliance. Figuratively, it describes affection between brothers and deep fraternal bonds.
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