暕 (jiǎn) - Bright & clear (of weather)

暕Tone 3

jiǎn ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

嘉健

暕 · jiǎn

Bright;

clear (of weather);

used in names meaning bright, luminous, or clear.

Brightclear (of weather)used in names meaning bright, luminous, or clear.

Usage highlights

Bright and clearLuminous jadeBright weatherClear skyShining lightLuminous appearance

Synonyms

  • 明— bright, clear
  • 亮— bright, shining
  • 朗— bright, clear

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim
  • 昏— dusk, dim

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The weather is bright and clear (天气暕朗).
  • A luminous jade (暕玉).
  • His name contains the character for brightness (他的名字里有暕字).

Collocations

  • Bright and clear(暕朗)
  • Luminous jade(暕玉)
  • Bright weather(暕日)
  • Clear sky(暕空)
  • Shining light(暕光)
  • Luminous appearance(暕貌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A rare character mainly used in personal names with positive connotations of brightness and clarity.
  • Associated with positive attributes like intelligence, purity, and good fortune in naming traditions.
  • The character combines the sun radical (日) with the component 柬, suggesting sunlight filtering through.

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