曅 (yè) - A variant form of 曄, meaning 'radiant', 'bright',

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yè ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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曅 · yè

A variant form of 曄, meaning 'radiant', 'bright', 'glorious', 'flourishing'.

A variant form of 曄, meaning 'radiant', 'bright',

Usage highlights

Radiant and brightGlorious eraBrilliant lightFlourishing appearanceShining virtue

Synonyms

  • 曄— bright, radiant (standard form)
  • 燁— glorious, blazing (another variant)
  • 耀— to shine, to dazzle
  • 輝— brightness, splendor

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The radiant sun (曅日).
  • A glorious and prosperous era (曅世).
  • His achievements are brilliant (功績曅曅).

Collocations

  • Radiant and bright(曅曅)
  • Glorious era(曅世)
  • Brilliant light(曅光)
  • Flourishing appearance(曅曅之貌)
  • Shining virtue(德曅)

Idioms

  • Radiant and magnificent(曅曅煌煌)
  • Wei Ye, a style name from history(魏曅)
  • Brilliant literary talent(文采曅然)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used as a variant character for 曄 (Yè), sharing the same meaning of radiance and brilliance.
  • Often appears in classical texts and historical names, carrying a classical and scholarly aesthetic.
  • The character's composition with the 'sun' (日) radical reinforces its association with light and glory.

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