煒 (wěi) - Wei — brilliant, glowing, bright & used to describe radiant light or splendor

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煒 · wěi

Wei — brilliant, glowing, bright;

used to describe radiant light or splendor;

often used in names to signify brilliance and glory.

Wei — brilliant, glowing, brightused to describe radiant light or splendoroften used in names to signify brilliance and

Usage highlights

Brilliant and gloriousShining brightlyRadiant lightGlorious achievementBright and beautifulSplendid and magnificent

Synonyms

  • 煌— brilliant, shining
  • 熠— glittering, sparkling
  • 灿— bright, splendid
  • 炯— bright, clear

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fireworks created a brilliant glow (炜炜发光).
  • His achievements shine brightly (功绩炜然).
  • She has a radiant personality (性格炜烨).
  • The ancient bronze vessel has a glowing patina (青铜器炜炜有光).

Collocations

  • Brilliant and glorious(炜炜)
  • Shining brightly(炜烨)
  • Radiant light(炜光)
  • Glorious achievement(炜绩)
  • Bright and beautiful(炜丽)
  • Splendid and magnificent(炜煌)

Idioms

  • Shining with brilliant virtue(炜德昭彰)
  • Glorious achievements that shine through ages(炜业流芳)
  • Radiant light illuminating all directions(炜光四射)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originates from ancient Chinese texts describing the brilliance of fire and light.
  • Traditionally used in names to express wishes for a bright future and outstanding achievements.
  • Associated with positive attributes like intelligence, success, and moral excellence in Confucian tradition.

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