焕 (huàn) - Shine & glow

焕Tone 4

huàn ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

焕 · huàn

Shine;

glow;

radiate;

brilliant;

to blaze;

to glow with vigor and vitality.

Shineglowradiate

Usage highlights

Take on a new lookGlow with healthRadiant spiritBrilliant achievementRenewed vitalityShining glory

Synonyms

  • 煌— bright; brilliant
  • 灿— bright; splendid
  • 耀— shine; illuminate

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark; dim
  • 晦— gloomy; obscure

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The city has taken on a new look (焕然一新).
  • His face glowed with health (容光焕发).
  • The hall was brilliantly illuminated (焕发光彩).
  • She has a radiant complexion (神采焕发).

Collocations

  • Take on a new look(焕然一新)
  • Glow with health(容光焕发)
  • Radiant spirit(神采焕发)
  • Brilliant achievement(焕发成就)
  • Renewed vitality(焕发活力)
  • Shining glory(焕发光彩)

Idioms

  • Take on a completely new look(焕然一新)
  • Face glowing with health(容光焕发)
  • Spirit radiant and vigorous(神采焕发)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 焕 carries positive connotations of brilliance, renewal, and vitality in Chinese culture.
  • It is often used in names to express wishes for a bright future and radiant personality.
  • The fire radical (火) suggests warmth, energy, and illumination.

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