(fèi) - A character meaning 'bright, shining, brilliant' & used to describe intense light or radiance.

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fèi | 16 strokes | radical:

· fèi

A character meaning 'bright, shining, brilliant';

used to describe intense light or radiance.

A character meaning 'bright, shining, brilliant'used to describe intense light or radiance.

Usage highlights

Bright sunShining brightlyBrilliant lightRadiant appearanceIlluminatedDazzling

Synonyms

  • bright, clear
  • bright, shining
  • light, radiance
  • splendor, brilliance
  • 耀dazzling, shining

Antonyms

  • dark, dim
  • dusky, dim
  • black, dark

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sun was shining brightly (日曊).
  • His wisdom was brilliant (智慧曊然).
  • The room was illuminated (房间曊亮).

Collocations

  • Bright sun(曊日)
  • Shining brightly(曊曊)
  • Brilliant light(曊光)
  • Radiant appearance(曊然)
  • Illuminated(曊亮)
  • Dazzling(曊耀)

Idioms

  • Brilliant and dazzling(曊曊耀耀)
  • Shining with great brightness(光芒曊然)
  • Radiant splendor(曊烂辉煌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing celestial brightness or divine radiance.
  • Often used in poetic contexts to describe the sun, moon, or exceptional brilliance.
  • Represents the concept of intense illumination in both literal and metaphorical senses.

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