暺 (tǎn) - Bright & clear

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tǎn ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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暺 · tǎn

Bright;

clear;

radiant (of light, especially sunlight);

to shine brightly.

Brightclearradiant (of light, especially sunlight)

Usage highlights

Bright and clearShining brightlyBright lightClear and brightRadiant sunBright dawn

Synonyms

  • 明— bright; clear
  • 亮— bright; shining
  • 朗— bright; clear
  • 昭— bright; evident

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The morning sun is bright and clear (暺暺晨光).
  • The moonlight shines brightly (月光暺然).
  • His future is bright (他的前途一片暺明).

Collocations

  • Bright and clear(暺暺)
  • Shining brightly(暺然)
  • Bright light(暺光)
  • Clear and bright(暺明)
  • Radiant sun(暺日)
  • Bright dawn(暺晨)

Idioms

  • The sun rises brightly(日出暺暺)
  • Bright and clear without clouds(云开日暺)
  • Shining with brilliant light(光华暺耀)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese poetry to describe the clarity and brilliance of sunlight.
  • Associated with positive attributes like clarity, brilliance, and auspiciousness.
  • Rare in modern usage but retains classical elegance in literary contexts.

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