熹 (xī) - Bright, glowing & warm light

熹Tone 1

xī ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

熹 · xī

Bright, glowing;

warm light;

dawn;

to shine;

used to describe gentle, warm illumination, often associated with sunrise or enlightenment.

Bright, glowingwarm lightdawn

Usage highlights

Warm lightGentle dawn lightZhu XiMorning glowShining brightlyEnlightenment

Synonyms

  • 明— bright, clear
  • 亮— bright, shining
  • 光— light, radiance
  • 照— to shine, illuminate

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim
  • 晦— dark, obscure
  • 阴— overcast, shady

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The morning sun shines gently (晨光熹微).
  • He is studying Zhu Xi's philosophy (朱熹哲学).
  • The room is filled with warm light (室内充满熹光).
  • This marks the dawn of a new era (这是新时代的熹微).

Collocations

  • Warm light(熹光)
  • Gentle dawn light(熹微)
  • Zhu Xi(朱熹)
  • Morning glow(晨熹)
  • Shining brightly(熹烁)
  • Enlightenment(熹启)

Idioms

  • The faint light of dawn(晨光熹微)
  • Scholarly brilliance shining through(文光熹烁)
  • Gentle morning light(熹微晨光)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Strongly associated with Zhu Xi (朱熹), the great Neo-Confucian philosopher of the Song dynasty.
  • Represents the gentle, gradual illumination of dawn, symbolizing enlightenment and wisdom.
  • Often used in scholarly contexts to denote intellectual brilliance and moral clarity.
  • Carries positive connotations of warmth, light, and the beginning of understanding.

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