暿 (xǐ) - Bright & radiant

暿Tone 3

xǐ ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

暿 · xǐ

Bright;

radiant;

happy;

joyful;

auspicious;

also used in names.

Brightradianthappy

Usage highlights

Bright and cheerfulRadiant lightAuspicious signJoyful expressionHappy and contentShining brightly

Synonyms

  • 喜— happy; joyful
  • 明— bright; clear
  • 朗— bright; clear; cheerful
  • 欢— joyful; happy

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark; dim
  • 忧— worried; sorrowful
  • 悲— sad; sorrowful

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The morning sun is bright (暿暿晨光).
  • He has a cheerful disposition (性格暿朗).
  • This is an auspicious sign (暿兆).
  • The room is filled with radiant light (暿光满室).

Collocations

  • Bright and cheerful(暿朗)
  • Radiant light(暿光)
  • Auspicious sign(暿兆)
  • Joyful expression(暿容)
  • Happy and content(暿愉)
  • Shining brightly(暿暿)

Idioms

  • Radiant and joyful(暿暿融融)
  • Bright and cheerful appearance(暿容悦色)
  • Auspicious clouds gathering(暿云聚集)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character combines the sun radical (日) with the phonetic component 喜, suggesting 'happy sun' or 'joyful brightness'.
  • Traditionally associated with auspiciousness and positive energy in Chinese culture.
  • Often used in names to convey brightness, happiness, and good fortune.

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