晈 (jiǎo) - Bright, clear, luminous & describing the appearance of moonlight or bright light.

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晈 · jiǎo

Bright, clear, luminous;

describing the appearance of moonlight or bright light.

Bright, clear, luminousdescribing the appearance of moonlight or bright light.

Usage highlights

Bright moonlightClear and brightLuminous appearanceBright and whiteShining pearl

Synonyms

  • 皎— bright, clear, white (often used for moonlight)
  • 明— bright, clear, brilliant
  • 亮— bright, shining, luminous

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim, obscure
  • 昏— dusk, dim, confused
  • 昧— dark, obscure, ignorant

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The moonlight is bright and clear (月光晈洁).
  • A bright and luminous pearl (晈洁的明珠).
  • His eyes were bright and clear (他目光晈然).

Collocations

  • Bright moonlight(晈月)
  • Clear and bright(晈洁)
  • Luminous appearance(晈然)
  • Bright and white(晈白)
  • Shining pearl(晈珠)

Idioms

  • The bright moon shines clearly(晈月当空)
  • As bright and clear as the moon(晈如明月)
  • Shining with brilliant light(晈晈生辉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical literature to describe the brightness of moonlight.
  • Carries connotations of purity, clarity, and brilliance in traditional aesthetics.
  • Less common in modern usage compared to similar characters like 皎.

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