暎 (yìng) - To reflect & to shine

暎Tone 4

yìng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

樱咏

暎 · yìng

To reflect;

to shine;

to illuminate;

to mirror;

an alternative form of 映.

To reflectto shineto illuminate

Usage highlights

Reflect lightShine uponReflect in waterMirror imageReflected glowSunlight reflection

Synonyms

  • 映— To reflect; to shine; the more common variant
  • 照— To shine; to illuminate
  • 反射— To reflect

Antonyms

  • 暗— Dark; dim
  • 遮— To cover; to block

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The moonlight reflects on the lake (月光暎在湖面上).
  • The setting sun shines on the mountain peaks (夕阳暎照山峰).
  • This scene reflects his inner joy (此景暎出他内心的喜悦).
  • The lake mirrors the surrounding mountains (湖水暎着周围的山峦).

Collocations

  • Reflect light(暎光)
  • Shine upon(暎照)
  • Reflect in water(水暎)
  • Mirror image(暎像)
  • Reflected glow(暎辉)
  • Sunlight reflection(日暎)

Idioms

  • Mutually reflecting and enhancing each other(交相暎辉)
  • The setting sun's afterglow(残阳暎照)
  • Mountains and waters reflecting each other(山水相暎)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 暎 is a variant form of 映, both sharing the meaning of reflection and illumination.
  • Commonly used in classical Chinese poetry and literature to describe natural scenes of light and reflection.
  • The character appears in some historical texts and place names, though 映 is more commonly used in modern Chinese.

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