凞 (xī) - Bright & brilliant

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xī ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

凞 · xī

Bright;

brilliant;

flourishing;

prosperous;

used in names to convey brightness and prosperity.

Brightbrilliantflourishing

Usage highlights

Bright lightFlourishing eraProsperous cityBrilliant virtueShining splendorLuminous peace

Synonyms

  • 熙— bright; prosperous; splendid
  • 光— light; brightness
  • 明— bright; clear

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark; dim
  • 晦— dark; obscure

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The brilliant light (凞光) of the morning sun.
  • A flourishing era (凞世) of peace and prosperity.
  • Her name contains the character for brilliance (凞).
  • The bright and prosperous city (凞城).

Collocations

  • Bright light(凞光)
  • Flourishing era(凞世)
  • Prosperous city(凞城)
  • Brilliant virtue(凞德)
  • Shining splendor(凞华)
  • Luminous peace(凞和)

Idioms

  • Brilliant and prosperous era(光凞盛世)
  • Shining with virtue and brilliance(德凞光耀)
  • Peace and prosperity flourishing(和凞昌盛)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese to denote brightness, brilliance, and prosperity.
  • Often appears in historical texts and names to convey auspicious meanings.
  • Associated with positive attributes and desirable qualities in naming.

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