煡 (jìn) - A variant form of 炬 (jù), meaning torch & to illuminate or shine brightly.

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jìn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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煡 · jìn

A variant form of 炬 (jù), meaning torch or firebrand;

to illuminate or shine brightly.

A variant form of 炬 (jù), meaning torchto illuminate or shine brightly.

Usage highlights

Bright torchAncient firebrandIlluminating flameCeremonial torchShining light

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim
  • 黑— black, dark

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient torch (煡) illuminated the cave walls.
  • He used a firebrand (煡) to light the ceremonial fire.
  • Her wisdom shone like a torch (煡) in the darkness.

Collocations

  • Bright torch(明煡)
  • Ancient firebrand(古煡)
  • Illuminating flame(照煡)
  • Ceremonial torch(礼煡)
  • Shining light(光煡)

Idioms

  • Shine brightly like a torch(煡煡生辉)
  • Illuminate the darkness(煡照幽冥)
  • Torch of wisdom(智慧之煡)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 煡 is an ancient variant character for 炬, primarily used in classical texts.
  • In historical contexts, it represents both practical illumination and metaphorical enlightenment.
  • The character appears in some Buddhist scriptures referring to the light of wisdom.

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