焜 (kūn) - Bright, shining, brilliant & used to describe light or fire.

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kūn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

焜 · kūn

Bright, shining, brilliant;

used to describe light or fire.

Bright, shining, brilliantused to describe light or fire.

Usage highlights

Bright and shiningBrilliant and gloriousBright jadeShining fireBrilliant lightResplendent

Synonyms

  • 明— bright, clear
  • 亮— bright, shining
  • 煌— brilliant, luminous

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fire burned brightly (焜耀).
  • His achievements shine brilliantly (焜煌).
  • The jade had a bright luster (玉焜).

Collocations

  • Bright and shining(焜耀)
  • Brilliant and glorious(焜煌)
  • Bright jade(玉焜)
  • Shining fire(焜火)
  • Brilliant light(焜光)
  • Resplendent(焜烨)

Idioms

  • Shining with brilliant light(焜耀夺目)
  • Glorious and magnificent(焜煌灿烂)
  • Resplendent and dazzling(焜烨照人)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with brightness, fire, and brilliance in classical Chinese literature.
  • Often used in names to convey positive qualities of radiance, success, and prominence.
  • The character contains the fire radical (火), linking it to light and energy.

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