(lǎng) - Bright & shining

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Bright;

shining;

clear;

luminous.

Brightshiningclear

Usage highlights

Bright and clearLuminous appearanceShining moonBright pearlClear writingLuminous fire

Synonyms

  • bright
  • bright, clear
  • bright, clear
  • bright, luminous

Antonyms

  • dark
  • dark, obscure

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The moon is bright and clear (月烺).
  • His writing style is lucid and elegant (文笔烺烺).
  • The firelight shone brightly (火光烺然).
  • A luminous pearl (烺珠).

Collocations

  • Bright and clear(烺烺)
  • Luminous appearance(烺然)
  • Shining moon(月烺)
  • Bright pearl(烺珠)
  • Clear writing(文烺)
  • Luminous fire(火烺)

Idioms

  • Bright and clear(烺烺)
  • Distinct and luminous(炳烺)
  • Shining brightly(烺然可观)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily a literary character describing brightness and clarity, often used in classical texts.
  • Associated with intellectual clarity and elegant expression in writing.
  • Rare in modern usage but maintains classical aesthetic appeal.

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