曥 (lú) - Bright, clear, luminous & specifically refers to sunlight or daylight.

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lú ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

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曥 · lú

Bright, clear, luminous;

specifically refers to sunlight or daylight.

Bright, clear, luminousspecifically refers to sunlight or daylight.

Usage highlights

Bright sunClear lightLuminous moonBright skyBrilliant radianceClear and bright

Synonyms

  • 明— bright, clear
  • 亮— bright, shining
  • 朗— bright, clear
  • 昭— bright, evident

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim
  • 昏— dusky, dim
  • 昧— obscure, dark

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The morning sun is bright (曥日).
  • The room is filled with light (曥光).
  • The moon is exceptionally clear tonight (曥月).
  • The sky is bright and cloudless (曥空).

Collocations

  • Bright sun(曥日)
  • Clear light(曥光)
  • Luminous moon(曥月)
  • Bright sky(曥空)
  • Brilliant radiance(曥辉)
  • Clear and bright(曥明)

Idioms

  • As bright as the sun and moon(如日之曥)
  • Shining with brilliant light(曥光四射)
  • Clear and bright appearance(曥然在目)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 曥 is primarily used in classical Chinese literature to describe the brightness of celestial bodies.
  • It appears in some historical texts and poetry to convey a sense of clarity and luminosity.
  • In naming contexts, it carries positive connotations of brightness, intelligence, and clarity.

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