暲 (zhāng) - Bright & luminous

暲Tone 1

zhāng ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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暲 · zhāng

Bright;

luminous;

clear;

shining (archaic/rare character).

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Usage highlights

Bright sunLuminous virtueClear moonShining lightRadiant appearance

Synonyms

  • 明— bright; clear
  • 亮— bright; luminous
  • 昭— clear; manifest

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark; dim
  • 晦— obscure; gloomy

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sun shines brightly (日暲).
  • His virtue is luminous (德暲).
  • The moon is clear and bright (月暲).

Collocations

  • Bright sun(日暲)
  • Luminous virtue(德暲)
  • Clear moon(月暲)
  • Shining light(光暲)
  • Radiant appearance(容暲)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Extremely rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • Associated with brightness, clarity, and moral virtue in Confucian context.
  • Often used in poetic descriptions of celestial bodies or virtuous qualities.

FAQ