晸 (zhěng) - Bright & clear

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zhěng ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

丈志

晸 · zhěng

Bright;

clear;

illustrious;

used in classical Chinese to describe brightness or clarity, often in names.

Brightclearillustrious

Usage highlights

Bright and clearIllustrious officialBright sunClear and brightLuminous virtueShining appearance

Synonyms

  • 明— bright, clear
  • 亮— bright, shining
  • 昭— clear, manifest
  • 显— evident, prominent

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim
  • 晦— obscure, gloomy
  • 昧— dark, ignorant

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The name 晸明 (Zhěngmíng) means bright and clear.
  • An illustrious official in ancient times (晸官).
  • The morning sun is bright (朝日晸晸).
  • His virtue is illustrious (其德晸晸).

Collocations

  • Bright and clear(晸明)
  • Illustrious official(晸官)
  • Bright sun(晸日)
  • Clear and bright(晸晸)
  • Luminous virtue(晸德)
  • Shining appearance(晸容)

Idioms

  • Bright and clear as the sun(如日之晸)
  • Illustrious virtue shining forth(德音晸晸)
  • The bright beginning of a new era(晸始维新)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 晸 is a classical character rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese, primarily found in historical texts and names.
  • It carries positive connotations of brightness, clarity, and moral excellence, making it suitable for aspirational names.
  • The character's rarity adds an element of classical elegance and uniqueness when used in contemporary naming.

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