暞 (jiǎo) - Bright & shining

暞Tone 3

jiǎo ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

健傑

暞 · jiǎo

Bright;

shining;

luminous;

clear and brilliant.

Brightshiningluminous

Usage highlights

Bright sunShining brightlyLuminous appearanceBrilliant lightClear and brightRadiant dawn

Synonyms

  • 明— bright, clear
  • 亮— bright, shining
  • 昭— clear, manifest
  • 晧— bright, luminous

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim
  • 晦— obscure, dark
  • 冥— dark, obscure

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The morning sun is bright and clear (暞日).
  • His wisdom shines brilliantly (智慧暞然).
  • The luminous moon illuminates the night (暞月当空).

Collocations

  • Bright sun(暞日)
  • Shining brightly(暞暞)
  • Luminous appearance(暞然)
  • Brilliant light(暞光)
  • Clear and bright(明暞)
  • Radiant dawn(暞晨)

Idioms

  • As bright as the sun and moon(如日之暞)
  • Shining with brilliant virtue(德辉暞然)
  • The radiant light of wisdom(智慧暞光)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character embodies the classical Chinese aesthetic appreciation for clarity, brilliance, and moral luminosity.
  • In naming contexts, it suggests intellectual brightness, moral clarity, and radiant personality traits.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage but carries strong positive connotations in literary contexts.

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