曜 (yào) - Yao — to shine, to illuminate & brilliance, radiance

曜Tone 4

yào ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

嬿一

曜 · yào

Yao — to shine, to illuminate;

brilliance, radiance;

also refers to one of the seven luminaries in ancient Chinese astronomy (sun, moon, and five visible planets).

Yao — to shine, to illuminatebrilliance, radiancealso refers to one of the seven luminaries

Usage highlights

Seven luminariesShining sunDazzling lightShine uponBrilliant starRadiant gem

Synonyms

  • 耀— to shine, to dazzle
  • 辉— brightness, splendor
  • 明— bright, clear

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim
  • 晦— obscure, dark

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sun shines brightly (曜日).
  • The seven luminaries in ancient astronomy (七曜).
  • His talent shines brilliantly (才华曜目).
  • A bright and dazzling gemstone (宝石光曜).

Collocations

  • Seven luminaries(七曜)
  • Shining sun(曜日)
  • Dazzling light(光曜)
  • Shine upon(曜照)
  • Brilliant star(星曜)
  • Radiant gem(曜石)

Idioms

  • The sun and moon shine together(日月同曜)
  • Shine upon the world(曜世之光)
  • The brilliance of the seven luminaries(七曜之辉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient Chinese astronomy, '七曜' referred to the seven celestial bodies: Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, and Saturn.
  • The character conveys a sense of brilliance and is often used in names to imply outstanding talent or radiant character.
  • It appears in classical texts describing celestial phenomena and divine light.

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