炯 (jiǒng) - bright & shining

炯Tone 3

jiǒng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 火

傑君

炯 · jiǒng

bright;

shining;

luminous;

clear and evident

brightshiningluminous

Usage highlights

Bright eyesBright and shiningClearly evidentLuminous gazeBright lightShining virtue

Synonyms

  • 亮— bright
  • 明— bright, clear
  • 光— light

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • His eyes were bright and piercing (目光炯炯).
  • She has a pair of bright eyes (炯炯有神的眼睛).
  • The evidence is clear and irrefutable (证据炯然).

Collocations

  • Bright eyes(炯炯)
  • Bright and shining(炯炯有神)
  • Clearly evident(炯然)
  • Luminous gaze(炯眼)
  • Bright light(炯光)
  • Shining virtue(炯德)

Idioms

  • Eyes bright and piercing(目光炯炯)
  • Bright eyes and radiant face(炯目皓齿)
  • Clear and evident(炯然可见)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used to describe bright, piercing eyes that convey intelligence and alertness.
  • Associated with moral clarity and evident truth in classical Chinese texts.
  • Considered an elegant character with positive connotations of brightness and clarity.

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