晭 (zhǒu) - Bright & clear

晭Tone 3

zhǒu ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

志

晭 · zhǒu

Bright;

clear;

luminous (of light or appearance);

a rare character used in classical Chinese.

Brightclearluminous (of light or appearance)

Usage highlights

Bright and clearLuminous appearanceRadiant countenanceBright lightClear and shiningDignified brightness

Synonyms

  • 明— bright; clear
  • 亮— bright; luminous
  • 昭— bright; manifest

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark; dim
  • 晦— dark; obscure

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bright and clear moonlight (晭晭月光).
  • His appearance was bright and dignified (容貌晭晭).
  • A luminous and radiant countenance (晭晭容颜).

Collocations

  • Bright and clear(晭晭)
  • Luminous appearance(晭容)
  • Radiant countenance(晭颜)
  • Bright light(晭光)
  • Clear and shining(晭明)
  • Dignified brightness(晭晭之貌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 晭 is a rare character primarily found in classical Chinese texts.
  • It carries connotations of brightness, clarity, and dignified appearance.
  • The character is not commonly used in modern Mandarin but appears in some historical or literary contexts.

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