曎 (yì) - Bright & clear

曎Tone 4

yì ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

一懿

曎 · yì

Bright;

clear;

to shine;

to illuminate;

also an archaic character used in ancient texts.

Brightclearto shine

Usage highlights

Bright sunClear and brightShine brightlyAncient characterIlluminated

Synonyms

  • 明— bright, clear
  • 亮— bright, shining
  • 昭— clear, manifest
  • 曜— shine, illuminate

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim
  • 晦— dark, obscure

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sun shines brightly (日曎).
  • Clear and bright weather (天气曎朗).
  • Ancient text usage (古文曎字).

Collocations

  • Bright sun(曎日)
  • Clear and bright(曎朗)
  • Shine brightly(曎耀)
  • Ancient character(曎字)
  • Illuminated(曎明)

Idioms

  • Bright as the sun(如日之曎)
  • Clear and distinct(曎然分明)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts as a character meaning brightness or clarity.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily of interest to scholars and calligraphers.
  • The character contains the sun radical (日), indicating its connection to light and brightness.

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