熽 (xiào) - A character used in ancient texts to describe

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熽 · xiào

A character used in ancient texts to describe the appearance of fire burning brightly.

A character used in ancient texts to describe

Usage highlights

bright burning fireflames blazingfire appearance

Synonyms

  • 焰— flame
  • 炎— blaze
  • 炽— fiery, blazing

Antonyms

  • 熄— extinguish
  • 灭— put out fire

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text described the fire as burning brightly (熽熽).
  • In classical literature, this character depicts flames (熽火).
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese except in specialized contexts.

Collocations

  • bright burning fire(熽火)
  • flames blazing(熽熽)
  • fire appearance(火熽)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese dictionaries like the Kangxi Dictionary
  • Describes the visual quality of fire rather than its heat or destructive power
  • Extremely rare in modern usage, primarily of historical linguistic interest

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