昪 (biàn) - bright & shining

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biàn ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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昪 · biàn

bright;

shining;

joyful;

happy;

a type of ancient ceremonial vessel

brightshiningjoyful

Usage highlights

bright sunjoyful expressionhappy moodshining appearanceceremonial vesselradiant light

Synonyms

  • 明— bright, clear
  • 亮— bright, shining
  • 喜— happy, joyful
  • 欢— joyful, delighted

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim
  • 阴— overcast, gloomy
  • 悲— sad, sorrowful
  • 忧— worried, anxious

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sun was shining brightly (昪日).
  • He had a joyful expression (昪悦).
  • The ceremonial vessel was ornate (昪器).
  • Her mood was light and happy (昪然).

Collocations

  • bright sun(昪日)
  • joyful expression(昪悦)
  • happy mood(昪然)
  • shining appearance(昪貌)
  • ceremonial vessel(昪器)
  • radiant light(昪光)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 昪 is an ancient character that appears in classical texts, often describing brightness and joy
  • The character combines sun (日) and together (弁), suggesting collective brightness or ceremonial significance
  • In historical contexts, it was used to describe both physical brightness and emotional states of happiness

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