昣 (zhěn) - Bright, clear, luminous (archaic character) & also used in personal names.

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zhěn ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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昣 · zhěn

Bright, clear, luminous (archaic character);

also used in personal names.

Bright, clear, luminous (archaic character)also used in personal names.

Usage highlights

Bright sunLuminous skyClear lightShining pearlRadiant beautyBrilliant star

Synonyms

  • 明— bright, clear
  • 亮— bright, shining
  • 朗— bright, clear

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim
  • 昏— dusk, dim

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The morning sun is bright (昣日).
  • Her name contains the character 昣 (昣 in her name).
  • Ancient texts describe the sky as 昣 (昣天).
  • A luminous pearl (昣珠).

Collocations

  • Bright sun(昣日)
  • Luminous sky(昣天)
  • Clear light(昣光)
  • Shining pearl(昣珠)
  • Radiant beauty(昣丽)
  • Brilliant star(昣星)

Idioms

  • As bright as the sun and moon(如日昣月)
  • Shining with brilliant light(光芒昣昣)
  • Clear and bright sky(天空昣朗)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 昣 is an ancient character primarily found in classical texts and poetry.
  • In naming, it conveys brightness, clarity, and positive qualities associated with light.
  • Its usage is relatively rare in modern Chinese but valued in literary and naming contexts for its elegant connotations.

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