(jìng) - Strong, powerful & ancient variant of 亮 meaning bright

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jìng | 10 strokes | radical:

· jìng

Strong, powerful;

ancient variant of 亮 meaning bright;

to seek, to request.

Strong, powerfulancient variant of 亮 meaning brightto seek, to request.

Usage highlights

Strong and powerfulTo seek the truthBright and clearRobust physiqueTo request earnestly

Synonyms

  • strong, powerful
  • bright, clear
  • to seek, to request

Antonyms

  • weak, feeble
  • dark, dim

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The athlete has a strong physique (体魄倞).
  • He sought the truth (倞求真理).
  • The ancient text uses 倞 for bright (倞 as 亮).

Collocations

  • Strong and powerful(强倞)
  • To seek the truth(倞真)
  • Bright and clear(倞明)
  • Robust physique(体魄倞)
  • To request earnestly(倞求)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts as a variant of 亮 (bright).
  • Used in naming to convey strength and vigor.
  • Rare in modern usage but preserved in historical contexts.

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