烇 (quǎn) - To shine & to illuminate

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quǎn ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

情仁

烇 · quǎn

To shine;

to illuminate;

to make bright;

a character used in ancient texts meaning bright or shining.

To shineto illuminateto make bright

Usage highlights

Bright flameShining lightIlluminating torchRadiant appearanceBrilliant and clear

Synonyms

  • 明— bright, clear, brilliant
  • 亮— bright, shining, luminous
  • 照— to shine, to illuminate

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim, obscure
  • 黑— black, dark

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text described the torch as shining brightly (烇).
  • In classical poetry, it refers to making something bright (烇).
  • The character appears in some historical names meaning illumination (烇).

Collocations

  • Bright flame(烇火)
  • Shining light(烇光)
  • Illuminating torch(烇炬)
  • Radiant appearance(烇容)
  • Brilliant and clear(烇明)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 烇 is a rare character found primarily in classical Chinese texts and historical documents.
  • The character carries connotations of illumination, brightness, and clarity in ancient usage.
  • It appears occasionally in historical personal names, suggesting positive attributes of brilliance.

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