炤 (zhào) - Illuminate, shine & to manifest, make clear

炤Tone 4

zhào ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

丈志

炤 · zhào

Illuminate, shine;

to manifest, make clear;

ancient variant of 照.

Illuminate, shineto manifest, make clearancient variant of 照.

Usage highlights

Illuminate clearlyShine uponManifest virtueDocument for referenceBright and shiningLight a fire

Synonyms

  • 照— shine, illuminate, according to
  • 明— bright, clear, understand
  • 亮— bright, shine

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim
  • 晦— dark, obscure, gloomy

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The moon shines brightly (月炤).
  • His virtue illuminates the people (德炤万民).
  • This document clarifies the regulations (炤明规章).
  • The lamp lights up the room (灯炤房间).

Collocations

  • Illuminate clearly(炤明)
  • Shine upon(炤耀)
  • Manifest virtue(炤德)
  • Document for reference(炤会)
  • Bright and shining(炤炤)
  • Light a fire(炤火)

Idioms

  • Virtue illuminates all(德炤四方)
  • Shine upon future generations(炤耀后世)
  • Manifest the heavenly principle(炤天理)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical texts as a variant of 照, carrying similar meanings of illumination and clarity.
  • In naming, conveys brightness, clarity, and moral illumination.
  • Appears in historical documents and philosophical contexts emphasizing moral or intellectual light.

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