晢 (zhé) - Bright & luminous

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丈志

晢 · zhé

Bright;

luminous;

clear;

wise;

intelligent (archaic usage).

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Usage highlights

Bright and clearWise and discerningShining brightlyClear understandingLuminous wisdomDistinct and evident

Synonyms

  • 明— bright; clear
  • 亮— bright; luminous
  • 智— wisdom; intelligent
  • 慧— wise; intelligent

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark; dim
  • 昏— dusk; dim; confused
  • 愚— foolish; stupid

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The stars shine brightly (明星晢晢).
  • His wisdom was evident (他的智慧昭晢).
  • The meaning is clear (意义昭晢).
  • A wise and discerning person (晢明之人).

Collocations

  • Bright and clear(昭晢)
  • Wise and discerning(晢明)
  • Shining brightly(晢晢)
  • Clear understanding(晢悟)
  • Luminous wisdom(晢智)
  • Distinct and evident(明晢)

Idioms

  • Stars shining brightly(明星晢晢)
  • Clear and evident(昭晢明白)
  • Wise and perceptive(晢明睿智)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described bright light or clarity, later extended to mean wisdom and intelligence.
  • Used in classical Chinese texts to describe both physical brightness and mental clarity.
  • Considered an elegant and literary character, often appearing in poetic contexts.

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