焴 (yù) - A bright flame & brilliance

焴Tone 4

yù ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

喻悦

焴 · yù

A bright flame;

brilliance;

blaze;

used in ancient texts to describe intense light or fire.

A bright flamebrillianceblaze

Usage highlights

blazing flamebrilliant lightintense blazefiery radianceglowing heatdazzling brightness

Synonyms

  • 焰— flame, blaze
  • 炎— flame, inflammation
  • 炽— blazing, flaming

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim
  • 阴— shade, shadow

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The torch burned with a brilliant flame (焴焴火光).
  • Ancient texts describe the sun's rays as blazing (焴焴日光).
  • The furnace emitted intense heat and light (焴焴炉火).

Collocations

  • blazing flame(焴火)
  • brilliant light(焴光)
  • intense blaze(焴焰)
  • fiery radiance(焴辉)
  • glowing heat(焴热)
  • dazzling brightness(焴明)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese literature describing intense fire or brilliant light.
  • Rare character in modern usage, primarily found in historical or poetic contexts.
  • Associated with fire symbolism in traditional Chinese cosmology.

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