晠 (shèng) - Bright, clear & prosperous, flourishing

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shèng ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

上姝

晠 · shèng

Bright, clear;

prosperous, flourishing;

also used as a personal name.

Bright, clearprosperous, flourishingalso used as a personal name.

Usage highlights

Bright moonProsperous eraClear and brightFlourishing ageLuminous virtueRadiant beauty

Synonyms

  • 明— bright, clear
  • 亮— bright, shining
  • 昌— prosperous, flourishing

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim
  • 衰— decline, wane

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bright moon shines (晠月).
  • A prosperous era (晠世).
  • A clear and bright appearance (晠明).
  • Used in historical personal names (e.g., 晠公).

Collocations

  • Bright moon(晠月)
  • Prosperous era(晠世)
  • Clear and bright(晠明)
  • Flourishing age(晠期)
  • Luminous virtue(晠德)
  • Radiant beauty(晠丽)

Idioms

  • Bright virtue and splendid achievements(晠德晠业)
  • The moon is bright and the stars are sparse(月晠星稀)
  • Prosperous age and abundant years(晠世丰年)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character combines 'sun' (日) and 'success' (成), symbolizing the brightness and success brought by the sun.
  • Historically used in personal names to convey wishes for brightness, clarity, and prosperity.
  • Appears in classical texts and poetry to describe luminous scenes or flourishing periods.

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