Common Meanings
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shuò铄
To melt (metal); metaphorically, to describe the overwhelming power of public opinion or gossip to erode or destroy something solid, like a reputation or truth.
强大的舆论压力足以铄金，令人难以承受
The immense pressure of public opinion is enough to 'melt' metal, making it unbearable for people.
To destroy, diminish, melt away, or wear down gradually.
时间能铄尽一切悲伤。
Time can diminish all sorrow.
Same as '烁' (shuò), meaning to shine or glimmer brightly.
阳光的照射下，金色的沙滩闪铄着光芒。
Under the sun's rays, the golden beach glimmers with light.