烱 (jiǒng) - Bright, shining, luminous & clear and distinct

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jiǒng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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烱 · jiǒng

Bright, shining, luminous;

clear and distinct;

used to describe eyes that are bright and piercing.

Bright, shining, luminousclear and distinctused to describe eyes that are bright and

Usage highlights

Bright eyesShining and spiritedEyes bright as torchesLuminous gazeBright and clearShining brightly

Synonyms

  • 炯— Bright, shining (variant form)
  • 亮— Bright, luminous
  • 明— Bright, clear

Antonyms

  • 暗— Dark, dim
  • 昏— Dusky, dim, confused

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • His eyes were bright and piercing (目光烱烱).
  • She stared with shining eyes (烱烱有神).
  • The fire burned brightly (火光烱烱).

Collocations

  • Bright eyes(烱烱目光)
  • Shining and spirited(烱烱有神)
  • Eyes bright as torches(目光烱烱)
  • Luminous gaze(烱烱眼神)
  • Bright and clear(烱然)
  • Shining brightly(烱烱发光)

Idioms

  • Eyes bright and piercing(烱烱有神)
  • Gaze shining like torches(目光烱烱)
  • Bright and clear insight(烱然烛照)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used to describe the brightness and clarity of eyes, suggesting intelligence, alertness, and spiritual vitality.
  • In traditional Chinese physiognomy, bright eyes (烱烱) are considered a sign of wisdom and strong character.
  • The character contains the fire radical (火), linking brightness to the quality of fire and light.

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