晖 (huī) - Sunshine & sunlight

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huī ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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晖 · huī

Sunshine;

sunlight;

brightness;

radiance;

often used in names to convey warmth, light, and hope.

Sunshinesunlightbrightness

Usage highlights

Morning sunlightSpring sunshineSunset glowResplendent lightRadiant glowBright and shining

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The morning sun shines brightly (朝晖).
  • Spring sunlight is warm and pleasant (春晖).
  • The sunset glow is beautiful (夕晖).
  • The room is filled with sunlight (满室生晖).

Collocations

  • Morning sunlight(朝晖)
  • Spring sunshine(春晖)
  • Sunset glow(夕晖)
  • Resplendent light(晖光)
  • Radiant glow(清晖)
  • Bright and shining(晖映)

Idioms

  • Spring sunshine and parental love(春晖寸草)
  • Brilliant and magnificent(晖光日新)
  • The sun and moon shine together(日月同晖)

Cultural background

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  • Traditionally associated with warmth, light, and positive energy in Chinese culture.
  • Often used in poetry and literature to describe beautiful natural scenery.
  • Commonly used in names to express parents' hope for their child to have a bright future.
  • The character carries connotations of vitality, optimism, and growth.

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