(jiǒng) - Brightness & light

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jiǒng | 8 strokes | radical: 火

· jiǒng

Brightness;

light;

shining;

also used as a surname.

Alternate reading: guì.

Brightnesslightshining

Usage highlights

Bright lightShining brightlySurname JiongBright eyesLuminous

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The room was filled with light (炅炅).
  • He has a bright and intelligent expression (目光炯炯).
  • This is a common surname in some regions (姓炅).

Collocations

  • Bright light(炅炅)
  • Shining brightly(炯炅)
  • Surname Jiong(炅姓)
  • Bright eyes(炅目)
  • Luminous(炅然)

Idioms

  • Eyes bright and piercing(目光炯炯)
  • Shining with brilliance(神采炅炅)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese to describe brightness and illumination.
  • Appears as a surname in Chinese communities, though relatively uncommon.

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