熺 (xī) - Bright & glowing

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xī ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

熺 · xī

Bright;

glowing;

warm light;

also refers to happiness and joy in ancient usage.

Brightglowingwarm light

Usage highlights

Warm lightRadiant glowGlowing fireBright illuminationHappy radianceAncient glow

Synonyms

  • 熙— bright; prosperous; splendid
  • 熹— dawn light; glow
  • 照— illuminate; shine
  • 明— bright; clear

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The room was filled with warm light (熺光).
  • She had a radiant smile (熺然一笑).
  • Ancient texts describe the glow of fire (火之熺).
  • The character appears in classical poetry about illumination (照熺).

Collocations

  • Warm light(熺光)
  • Radiant glow(熺然)
  • Glowing fire(熺火)
  • Bright illumination(照熺)
  • Happy radiance(喜熺)
  • Ancient glow(古熺)

Idioms

  • Radiant with happiness(喜气熺熺)
  • Glowing with warm light(光熺照耀)
  • Bright and shining appearance(熺然可观)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described the glow and warmth of fire in classical Chinese texts.
  • Associated with positive emotions like happiness and joy due to its connection with warm light.
  • Used in poetic contexts to describe illumination and radiance.
  • Appears in some historical names and literary works.

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