







重明继焰 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to continuously re-illuminate and keep the flame burning”. To sustain brightness and brilliance through continuous succession, often referring to a legacy, tradition, or spirit that endures across generations. Literally, “Renewed brightness, continued flame”.

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Open the tool →重明继焰 (chóng míng jì yàn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to continuously re-illuminate and keep the flame burning”.
重明继焰 is pronounced chóng míng jì yàn in Mandarin Chinese.
Literally, 重明继焰 means “Renewed brightness, continued flame”. It is used to mean “to continuously re-illuminate and keep the flame burning”.
指光焰相继,长明不息。