昜 (yáng) - Bright, shining & to expand, to spread

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yáng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

嬿一

昜 · yáng

Bright, shining;

to expand, to spread;

ancient form related to sun and light.

Bright, shiningto expand, to spreadancient form related to sun and light.

Usage highlights

SunshineTo develop, to expandTo praise, to commendTo raise, to hoistVast, extensiveEasy, simple

Synonyms

  • 明— bright, clear
  • 亮— bright, shining
  • 光— light, radiance

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim
  • 阴— overcast, negative

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character appears in words meaning sunshine (阳光).
  • It forms part of characters related to expansion (发扬).
  • Used in names conveying brightness and positivity.
  • Found in classical texts describing radiant light.

Collocations

  • Sunshine(阳光)
  • To develop, to expand(发扬)
  • To praise, to commend(表扬)
  • To raise, to hoist(扬)
  • Vast, extensive(广大)
  • Easy, simple(容易)

Idioms

  • Carry forward the cause and forge ahead(发扬光大)
  • Famous far and wide(扬名四海)
  • Triumphant(得意扬扬)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Ancient character depicting the sun with rays, representing brightness and expansion.
  • Often used as a phonetic component in modern Chinese characters.
  • Associated with positive qualities like brilliance, development, and praise in naming.

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