晟 (chéng) - Bright & clear

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chéng ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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晟 · chéng

Bright;

clear;

radiant;

also used in personal names to signify brilliance, splendor, or flourishing.

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Usage highlights

Bright and prosperousBrilliance and wisdomProsperous eraRising sunSplendid and magnificentUsed in names

Synonyms

  • 明— bright, clear
  • 亮— bright, shining
  • 光— light, radiance
  • 辉— brilliance, splendor

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim
  • 晦— dark, obscure

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The name 晟睿 signifies brilliance and wisdom (晟睿).
  • A bright and prosperous era (晟世).
  • The sun rises brilliantly (日晟).
  • A name imbued with hope for a bright future (晟字取名).

Collocations

  • Bright and prosperous(晟明)
  • Brilliance and wisdom(晟睿)
  • Prosperous era(晟世)
  • Rising sun(日晟)
  • Splendid and magnificent(晟丽)
  • Used in names(晟字)

Idioms

  • A name meaning 'brilliant and wise'(晟睿)
  • The splendor of a prosperous age(晟世之光)
  • As radiant as the rising sun(如日之晟)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 晟 is composed of 日 (sun) and 成 (success/completion), symbolizing the success and brightness of the sun.
  • It is a positive character often chosen in names to express parents' hope for their child to have a bright and successful future.
  • Its meaning of 'radiance' and 'flourishing' connects it to positive cultural values of achievement and brilliance.

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