暉 (huī) - Sunshine & sunlight

暉Tone 1

huī ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

暉 · huī

Sunshine;

sunlight;

radiance;

brilliance;

used to describe bright light or metaphorical brilliance.

Sunshinesunlightradiance

Usage highlights

SunshineMorning sunlightEvening glowSpring sunshineBrilliant lightRadiant

Synonyms

  • 光— light
  • 辉— brightness; splendor
  • 明— bright; clear

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark
  • 阴— overcast; shady

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The morning sun shines brightly (朝晖).
  • His achievements shine with glory (他的成就光辉灿烂).
  • The setting sun's glow is beautiful (夕阳的余晖很美).
  • The spring sunshine is warm (春晖温暖).

Collocations

  • Sunshine(晖光)
  • Morning sunlight(朝晖)
  • Evening glow(夕晖)
  • Spring sunshine(春晖)
  • Brilliant light(晖映)
  • Radiant(晖丽)

Idioms

  • Spring sunshine and evening glow(春晖夕照)
  • Brilliant and magnificent(晖光日新)
  • The glory of the sun and moon(日月同晖)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally associated with positive qualities like brightness, warmth, and hope.
  • Often used in poetry and literature to describe natural beauty and metaphorical brilliance.
  • 春晖 (spring sunshine) is a classical poetic metaphor for maternal love.

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