(huī) - An ancient variant form of 輝 (huī), meaning

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huī | 6 strokes | radical: 火

· huī

An ancient variant form of 輝 (huī), meaning 'brightness', 'radiance', 'splendor'.

An ancient variant form of 輝 (huī), meaning

Usage highlights

Ancient variant of 輝Brightness and splendorRadiant lightHistorical characterCharacter variant

Synonyms

  • brightness, radiance
  • light
  • bright

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character is an ancient form (古字) for brightness.
  • It appears in some historical texts (古籍) as a variant.
  • The modern standard form is 輝 (modern form).

Collocations

  • Ancient variant of 輝(古字)
  • Brightness and splendor(光辉)
  • Radiant light(光芒)
  • Historical character(古汉字)
  • Character variant(异体字)

Idioms

  • Brilliant and magnificent(辉煌灿烂)
  • Glorious achievement(辉煌成就)
  • Radiant and dazzling(光辉夺目)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 灳 is an ancient Chinese character, primarily used as a variant form of 輝 in historical texts.
  • It reflects the evolution of Chinese character forms, where components were sometimes rearranged or simplified in different eras.
  • The character embodies the concept of light and brilliance, which carries positive connotations in Chinese culture.

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