煥 (huàn) - Shine, glow & brilliant, radiant

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huàn ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

煥 · huàn

Shine, glow;

brilliant, radiant;

to illuminate;

to glow with vigor and vitality.

Shine, glowbrilliant, radiantto illuminate

Usage highlights

Renewed and brilliantGlowing with healthBrilliant literary talentRadiant appearanceBrilliant achievementShining brightly

Synonyms

  • 焕— shine, glow (same character)
  • 煌— brilliant, shining
  • 耀— shine, dazzle
  • 灿— bright, brilliant

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim
  • 昏— dusky, dim
  • 黯— dark, gloomy

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The city was renewed with a brilliant glow (焕然一新).
  • His face glowed with health (容光焕发).
  • The hall was brilliantly illuminated (灯火焕然).
  • The new policy brought a revitalized atmosphere (气象焕新).

Collocations

  • Renewed and brilliant(焕然一新)
  • Glowing with health(容光焕发)
  • Brilliant literary talent(文采焕发)
  • Radiant appearance(神采焕发)
  • Brilliant achievement(业绩焕然)
  • Shining brightly(光彩焕发)

Idioms

  • Take on an entirely new look(焕然一新)
  • Face glowing with health(容光焕发)
  • Spirit and energy shining forth(神采焕发)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with brightness, renewal, and positive transformation in Chinese culture.
  • Often used to describe revitalization, whether of physical spaces, personal appearance, or spiritual state.
  • Considered an auspicious character conveying energy, brilliance, and positive change.

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