烅 (xù) - To blaze & to burn brightly

烅Tone 4

xù ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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烅 · xù

To blaze;

to burn brightly;

to shine;

to illuminate.

To blazeto burn brightlyto shine

Usage highlights

Blazing fireBrightly shiningBurning passionFlame blazingShining lightRadiant brilliance

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 灭— extinguish
  • 暗— dark
  • 熄— put out fire

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fire blazed brightly (烅火).
  • The torch illuminated the path (火炬烅明).
  • His passion burned like fire (热情如火烅).

Collocations

  • Blazing fire(烅火)
  • Brightly shining(烅明)
  • Burning passion(烅情)
  • Flame blazing(火焰烅烅)
  • Shining light(烅光)
  • Radiant brilliance(烅华)

Idioms

  • Burning with passion(烅烅如火)
  • Shining brightly(烅光四射)
  • Blazing flames reaching the sky(烅火冲天)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • Associated with fire and illumination in ancient Chinese literature.
  • Often used metaphorically to describe intense emotions or brilliant achievements.

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