焞 (tūn) - Bright, shining & used in ancient texts to describe the appearance

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tūn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

婷婉

焞 · tūn

Bright, shining;

used in ancient texts to describe the appearance of stars or fire;

also appears in historical names and compounds.

Bright, shiningused in ancient texts to describe the appearancealso appears in historical names and compounds.

Usage highlights

Bright starsShining brightlyAncient name usageSteady glowCelestial brightnessFirelight

Synonyms

  • 明— bright, clear
  • 亮— bright, shining
  • 耀— shine, dazzle

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim
  • 晦— dark, obscure

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The stars shone brightly (焞焞) in the night sky.
  • It is used in ancient names like Chunyu Tunchi (淳于焞敕).
  • The fire burned with a steady glow (焞焞).
  • An ancient term for a bright celestial body (焞耀).

Collocations

  • Bright stars(焞焞)
  • Shining brightly(焞耀)
  • Ancient name usage(焞敕)
  • Steady glow(焞焞)
  • Celestial brightness(焞明)
  • Firelight(焞火)

Idioms

  • Stars shining brightly(其旗焞焞)
  • With great brilliance(焞焞其明)
  • The glow of virtue(德音焞焞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts like the Book of Songs to describe the bright appearance of banners or stars.
  • Used in some historical personal names, particularly during periods when classical references were favored.
  • The character's fire radical connects it to light, heat, and celestial phenomena in traditional interpretation.

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