焆 (juān) - A flickering, faint light & glowing embers

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juān ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

焆 · juān

A flickering, faint light;

glowing embers;

also used in ancient texts to describe a faint, shimmering appearance.

A flickering, faint lightglowing embersalso used in ancient texts to describe a

Usage highlights

flickering lightglowing embersfaint glowshimmering appearancedim light

Synonyms

  • 荧— glimmering, shimmering light
  • 燿— to shine, to illuminate

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim
  • 灭— extinguished, put out

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The embers glowed faintly (焆焆发光).
  • A shimmering light appeared in the distance (远处有焆光).
  • The ancient text described a faint glow (古籍中描述的焆光).

Collocations

  • flickering light(焆光)
  • glowing embers(焆火)
  • faint glow(焆焆)
  • shimmering appearance(焆然)
  • dim light(焆明)

Idioms

  • Faintly glowing(焆焆发光)
  • Like glowing embers(如焆之火)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing faint lights or glowing embers.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in literary or historical contexts.
  • The character combines fire (火) with components suggesting subtlety or elegance.

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