烉 (huàn) - To burn & to set fire to

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huàn ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

烉 · huàn

To burn;

to set fire to;

to illuminate;

ancient form meaning bright or shining.

To burnto set fire toto illuminate

Usage highlights

to burn offeringsto illuminate brightlyshining lightritual burningancient fire character

Synonyms

  • 焚— to burn, to set fire to
  • 烧— to burn, to cook
  • 照— to illuminate, to shine

Antonyms

  • 灭— to extinguish, to put out
  • 暗— dark, dim

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text describes the ritual of burning offerings (烉祭).
  • The character appears in classical literature meaning to illuminate (烉明).
  • Some scholars interpret it as a variant for 'bright' or 'shining' (烉亮).

Collocations

  • to burn offerings(烉祭)
  • to illuminate brightly(烉明)
  • shining light(烉光)
  • ritual burning(烉礼)
  • ancient fire character(古烉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts and dictionaries as a character related to fire and illumination.
  • Considered a rare character in modern usage, primarily of interest to scholars and calligraphers.
  • May have been used in ritual contexts involving fire or light in classical times.

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