(yīng) - Ying — refers to the brilliance of fire & used in names to signify brightness, radiance, or

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yīng | 12 strokes | radical:

· yīng

Ying — refers to the brilliance of fire or light;

used in names to signify brightness, radiance, or intellectual brilliance.

Ying — refers to the brilliance of fireused in names to signify brightness, radiance, or

Usage highlights

Brilliant lightIntellectual brillianceRadiant jadeSplendid brillianceBrilliant fireLuminous beauty

Synonyms

  • light, brightness
  • bright, clear
  • bright, shining
  • splendor, radiance

Antonyms

  • dark, dim
  • dusk, dim
  • black, dark

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Her name contains the character for brilliance (煐).
  • The ancient text described the radiant light (光煐).
  • He was known for his intellectual brilliance (才煐).

Collocations

  • Brilliant light(光煐)
  • Intellectual brilliance(才煐)
  • Radiant jade(玉煐)
  • Splendid brilliance(煐煐)
  • Brilliant fire(火煐)
  • Luminous beauty(美煐)

Idioms

  • Brilliant light shining brightly(光煐熠熠)
  • Talents radiating brilliance(才煐四射)
  • Jade-like radiance(玉煐生辉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in personal names rather than common vocabulary.
  • Associated with fire and light, symbolizing intelligence, talent, and radiant qualities.
  • Considered an elegant and literary character in naming traditions.

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