烻 (yàn) - Flame & blaze

烻Tone 4

yàn ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

妍嬿

烻 · yàn

Flame;

blaze;

to blaze;

to burn brightly;

also used in names meaning brilliant or fiery.

Flameblazeto blaze

Usage highlights

Blazing flameBurning brightlyFiery glowBlazing fireRadiant flameBlazing sun

Synonyms

  • 焰— flame; blaze
  • 炎— flame; inflammation
  • 灼— to burn; to scorch

Antonyms

  • 冰— ice (opposite of fire)
  • 冷— cold (opposite of heat)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The flames blazed fiercely (火焰烻烻).
  • His eyes blazed with anger (他眼中烻着怒火).
  • The torch burned brightly in the dark (火炬在黑暗中烻烻发光).

Collocations

  • Blazing flame(烻焰)
  • Burning brightly(烻烻)
  • Fiery glow(烻光)
  • Blazing fire(烻火)
  • Radiant flame(光烻)
  • Blazing sun(烻日)

Idioms

  • Flames blazing fiercely(烻烻烈烈)
  • Burning with intense fire(烻火燎原)
  • Radiant and brilliant(光烻夺目)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character combines the fire radical (火) with the phonetic component 延, suggesting extended or spreading flames.
  • In classical literature, it describes intense, bright burning rather than destructive fire.
  • Used in names to convey brilliance, passion, or radiant energy.

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