暶 (xuán) - Bright & radiant

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xuán ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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暶 · xuán

Bright;

radiant;

used to describe the brilliance of the sun or stars.

Brightradiantused to describe the brilliance of the sun

Usage highlights

Radiant sunBright starBrilliant moonlightShining lightLuminous appearanceGlorious splendor

Synonyms

  • 明— bright; clear
  • 亮— bright; shining
  • 辉— brilliance; splendor
  • 煌— brilliant; glorious

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark; dim
  • 昏— dusky; dim
  • 昧— obscure; dark

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The morning sun is radiant (暶日).
  • A star shines brightly (暶星).
  • The moonlight is brilliant (暶月).

Collocations

  • Radiant sun(暶日)
  • Bright star(暶星)
  • Brilliant moonlight(暶月)
  • Shining light(暶光)
  • Luminous appearance(暶貌)
  • Glorious splendor(暶华)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in classical Chinese literature describing celestial bodies.
  • Rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese.
  • Associated with positive attributes of brightness and beauty in classical texts.

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