暸 (liáo) - Clear, bright & to understand clearly

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liáo ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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暸 · liáo

Clear, bright;

to understand clearly;

variant form of 瞭 meaning clear-sighted or to understand.

Clear, brightto understand clearlyvariant form of 瞭 meaning clear-sighted or to

Usage highlights

Understand clearlyClear and brightClear visionClear judgmentClear observationClear comprehension

Synonyms

  • 明— bright, clear
  • 清— clear, distinct
  • 瞭— clear-sighted, to understand

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, obscure
  • 糊— blurred, confused
  • 昧— unclear, ignorant

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The weather is clear and bright (天气暸亮).
  • I understand the situation clearly (我暸解情况).
  • He has clear vision (他目光暸然).
  • Make the facts clear(把事实暸断)

Collocations

  • Understand clearly(暸解)
  • Clear and bright(暸亮)
  • Clear vision(暸然)
  • Clear judgment(暸断)
  • Clear observation(暸望)
  • Clear comprehension(暸悟)

Idioms

  • Clear as if seeing fire(暸如观火)
  • Understand thoroughly(暸若指掌)
  • Clear and distinct(暸暸分明)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally shared meaning with 瞭, both meaning 'clear vision' or 'clear understanding'.
  • In modern usage, 暸 is often considered a variant of 瞭, though some dictionaries treat them as distinct.
  • Used in both literal (visual clarity) and metaphorical (mental clarity) contexts.

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