(wěi) - Bright & brilliant

Tone 3

wěi | 13 strokes | radical:

· wěi

Bright;

brilliant;

shining (of light, especially sunlight);

used in names to convey brightness and brilliance.

Brightbrilliantshining (of light, especially sunlight)

Usage highlights

Bright and shiningBrilliant lightShining gemLuminous virtueRadiant appearanceGlorious achievement

Synonyms

  • bright, clear
  • bright, shining
  • brilliance, radiance
  • brilliant, luminous

Antonyms

  • dark, dim
  • obscure, gloomy

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The morning sun is bright (暐暐晨光).
  • His talent shines brilliantly (才华暐暐).
  • The gemstone glitters (宝石暐暐发光).

Collocations

  • Bright and shining(暐暐)
  • Brilliant light(暐光)
  • Shining gem(暐玉)
  • Luminous virtue(德暐)
  • Radiant appearance(容暐)
  • Glorious achievement(功暐)

Idioms

  • Brilliant and shining(暐暐煌煌)
  • Radiant virtue(德暐辉辉)
  • Shining with brilliance(暐晔光彩)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese literature to describe brilliant light or shining qualities.
  • Commonly employed in given names to express wishes for a bright, outstanding, and virtuous character.
  • Associated with positive attributes like intelligence, moral excellence, and radiant personality.

FAQ