(xiàn) - Sunshine & sunlight

Tone 4

xiàn | 11 strokes | radical:

· xiàn

Sunshine;

sunlight;

to appear;

to manifest;

bright;

clear.

Sunshinesunlightto appear

Usage highlights

Sunshine appearsBright and clearManifest lightSun emergesClear skySunlight manifestation

Synonyms

  • bright; clear
  • appear; manifest
  • light; brightness

Antonyms

  • dark; obscure
  • hidden; concealed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The morning sun appeared (日见晛).
  • Bright and clear weather (晛晛天气).
  • The truth will manifest (真相将晛).
  • Sunlight through clouds (云隙晛光).

Collocations

  • Sunshine appears(晛日)
  • Bright and clear(晛晛)
  • Manifest light(晛光)
  • Sun emerges(日出晛)
  • Clear sky(晛天)
  • Sunlight manifestation(日光晛)

Idioms

  • Bright and clear appearance(晛晛之貌)
  • Sun emerging from clouds(云开日晛)
  • Truth manifesting clearly(真相晛明)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Derived from classical Chinese literature, often used in poetic descriptions of sunlight.
  • Represents clarity, illumination, and revelation in traditional contexts.
  • Associated with positive attributes like brightness and truth in literary works.

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