昈 (hù) - Bright & distinct

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hù ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 日

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昈 · hù

Bright;

distinct;

clear;

also refers to a pattern or design, particularly in textiles.

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Usage highlights

Bright and clearDistinct patternBright dawnClear and evidentTextile designBright appearance

Synonyms

  • 明— bright, clear
  • 亮— bright, shining
  • 显— clear, evident
  • 晰— clear, distinct

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim
  • 晦— obscure, unclear
  • 朦— hazy, blurred

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The brocade has a bright pattern (文采昈分).
  • The morning sun is bright and clear (旭日昈昈).
  • He described the scene in vivid detail (叙述昈昈).

Collocations

  • Bright and clear(昈昈)
  • Distinct pattern(昈纹)
  • Bright dawn(昈旦)
  • Clear and evident(昈然)
  • Textile design(织昈)
  • Bright appearance(昈貌)

Idioms

  • Bright and shining(昈昈煌煌)
  • Distinct and clear(文采昈分)
  • Patterns clearly visible(锦绣昈然)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described brightness and clarity, later extended to patterns in textiles.
  • Used in classical literature to describe the distinctness of patterns or the brightness of light.
  • Appears in historical texts describing elaborate designs on fabrics and decorations.

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