愰 (huàng) - To be clear and bright & to be enlightened

愰Tone 4

huàng ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

愰 · huàng

To be clear and bright;

to be enlightened;

to be dazzling;

to sway or shake (archaic usage).

To be clear and brightto be enlightenedto be dazzling

Usage highlights

Dazzlingly brightEnlightened mindSwaying motionBright and clearShining lightShaking shadow

Synonyms

  • 明— bright, clear
  • 亮— bright, shining
  • 悟— enlightened, awakened

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim
  • 昧— obscure, ignorant
  • 迷— confused, lost

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sun is dazzlingly bright (日色愰朗).
  • His mind suddenly became enlightened (心神愰悟).
  • The lantern swayed in the wind (灯笼愰动).

Collocations

  • Dazzlingly bright(愰朗)
  • Enlightened mind(愰悟)
  • Swaying motion(愰动)
  • Bright and clear(愰明)
  • Shining light(愰光)
  • Shaking shadow(愰影)

Idioms

  • Dazzling to the eyes(目愰神摇)
  • Mind suddenly enlightened(心神愰然)
  • Bright and clear as day(愰如白昼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described a state of mental clarity or sudden enlightenment in Buddhist and Daoist contexts.
  • Used in classical literature to describe dazzling brightness, particularly of sunlight or enlightenment.
  • The character contains the 'heart/mind' radical (忄), indicating its connection to mental states.

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