燁 (yè) - Ye — brilliant & bright

燁Tone 4

yè ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

嬿一

燁 · yè

Ye — brilliant;

bright;

flaming;

glorious;

often used in names to signify radiance and success.

Ye — brilliantbrightflaming

Usage highlights

Brilliant lightGlorious achievementDazzling fireworksRadiant flameShining brightlyLustrous

Synonyms

  • 辉— brightness; splendor
  • 煌— brilliant; glorious
  • 熠— glowing; shining
  • 灼— luminous; burning

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark; dim
  • 晦— obscure; gloomy

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • His name means brilliant (名字叫燁).
  • The fireworks were dazzling (烟花燁燁).
  • A glorious achievement (燁燁功勋).
  • The flame burned brightly (火焰燁燁).

Collocations

  • Brilliant light(燁光)
  • Glorious achievement(燁燁功勋)
  • Dazzling fireworks(烟花燁燁)
  • Radiant flame(火焰燁燁)
  • Shining brightly(燁燁生辉)
  • Lustrous(光燁)

Idioms

  • Shining with brilliant light(燁燁生辉)
  • Glorious achievements shining brightly(功勋燁燁)
  • A dazzling display(燁然夺目)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 燁 carries connotations of brilliance, glory, and success, often used in names to express auspicious wishes.
  • It is associated with fire and light, symbolizing energy, vitality, and a bright future.
  • While not extremely common in modern usage, it is appreciated in names for its classical and elegant feel.

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