烑 (yáo) - Bright, shining & luminous

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yáo ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

嬿一

烑 · yáo

Bright, shining;

luminous;

used in ancient texts to describe brilliance or radiance.

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Usage highlights

Shining brightlyLuminous virtueBrilliant lightRadiant appearanceGlistening jade

Synonyms

  • 明— bright, clear
  • 亮— bright, shining
  • 光— light, radiance
  • 耀— shine, dazzle

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim
  • 晦— dark, obscure

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text described the jade as shining brightly (烑烑).
  • His virtue was compared to a luminous light (德之烑).
  • The stars appeared brilliant in the night sky (星光烑烑).

Collocations

  • Shining brightly(烑烑)
  • Luminous virtue(德烑)
  • Brilliant light(光烑)
  • Radiant appearance(容烑)
  • Glistening jade(玉烑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese literature describing brightness or radiance.
  • Often used in poetic contexts to describe virtuous qualities shining forth.
  • A rare character in modern usage, primarily found in historical texts.

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