朙 (míng) - Bright, clear, luminous & ancient variant of 明 (míng) meaning bright, clear,

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朙 · míng

Bright, clear, luminous;

ancient variant of 明 (míng) meaning bright, clear, to understand.

Bright, clear, luminousancient variant of 明 (míng) meaning bright, clear,

Usage highlights

Bright and clearTo understandObviousBright moonClear distinctionWisdom and clarity

Synonyms

  • 明— bright, clear (modern standard form)
  • 亮— bright, shining
  • 朗— bright, clear, loud and clear

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim
  • 昏— dusk, dim, confused
  • 昧— obscure, ignorant

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient script used 朙 for bright (朙亮).
  • He has a clear understanding (朙白).
  • The moon is bright tonight (月朙).
  • This is an obvious truth (显朙).

Collocations

  • Bright and clear(朙亮)
  • To understand(朙白)
  • Obvious(显朙)
  • Bright moon(月朙)
  • Clear distinction(分朙)
  • Wisdom and clarity(聪朙)

Idioms

  • Bright mirror hangs high(高悬朙镜)
  • Clear as sun and moon(日月同朙)
  • Wise and far-sighted(朙察秋毫)
  • Bright virtue(朙德)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 朙 is an ancient variant of 明, appearing in oracle bone and bronze inscriptions.
  • The character combines 囧 (window) and 月 (moon), representing moonlight through a window.
  • Used historically in formal contexts and classical texts before standardization to 明.
  • Appears in some traditional seals and calligraphy works as an archaic form.

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