(huǎng) - Bright, brilliant, shining & also refers to a unit of measurement for

Tone 3

huǎng | 20 strokes | radical:

· huǎng

Bright, brilliant, shining;

also refers to a unit of measurement for gold.

Bright, brilliant, shiningalso refers to a unit of measurement for

Usage highlights

Bright and shiningShining surfaceGold measurement unitBrilliant lightRadiant appearance

Synonyms

  • light, brightness
  • bright, shining
  • bright, clear
  • brilliance, splendor

Antonyms

  • dark, dim
  • black, dark
  • dusky, dim

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The room was filled with brilliant light (光兤).
  • This ancient artifact has a shining surface (兤亮的表面).
  • Gold was measured in liang and huang units (两兤).

Collocations

  • Bright and shining(光兤)
  • Shining surface(兤亮的表面)
  • Gold measurement unit(两兤)
  • Brilliant light(兤光)
  • Radiant appearance(兤彩)

Idioms

  • Brilliant and magnificent(光兤灿烂)
  • Shining brightly(兤兤发光)
  • Resplendent and dazzling(兤丽夺目)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used historically as a measurement unit for gold in ancient China.
  • The character combines 光 (light) with 黄 (yellow/gold), emphasizing brightness and golden qualities.
  • Appears in classical texts describing brilliant appearances or gold measurements.

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