暠 (gǎo) - Bright & white

暠Tone 3

gǎo ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

暠 · gǎo

Bright;

white;

luminous;

shining;

used in classical texts to describe brightness or whiteness.

Brightwhiteluminous

Usage highlights

Bright and whiteLuminous jadeShining brightWhite as frostRadiant appearancePure white

Synonyms

  • 皓— bright; white; luminous
  • 皎— bright; clear; white
  • 明— bright; clear

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark; dim
  • 黑— black; dark
  • 晦— dark; obscure

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The moon was bright and clear (暠暠明月).
  • His hair was white as snow (发如暠雪).
  • The jade had a luminous quality (玉质暠然).

Collocations

  • Bright and white(暠白)
  • Luminous jade(暠玉)
  • Shining bright(暠暠)
  • White as frost(暠如霜)
  • Radiant appearance(暠貌)
  • Pure white(洁暠)

Idioms

  • Bright as the sun and moon(暠如日月)
  • White hair shining bright(白发暠然)
  • Pure and luminous jade(玉洁暠明)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese literature describing brightness, purity, or whiteness.
  • Often used in poetic contexts to describe the moon, jade, or white hair.
  • Carries positive connotations of purity, clarity, and brilliance.

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