燑 (tóng) - Tong — refers to bright light, illumination, or & an archaic character for describing luminosity.

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tóng ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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燑 · tóng

Tong — refers to bright light, illumination, or brilliance;

an archaic character for describing luminosity.

Tong — refers to bright light, illumination, oran archaic character for describing luminosity.

Usage highlights

Bright and shiningBrilliant lightLuminous torchRadiant wisdomShining brightlyGleaming fire

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim
  • 黑— black, dark
  • 晦— obscure, gloomy

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The hall was brightly lit (大厅燑燑).
  • Ancient texts describe the torch's glow (火炬燑明).
  • His wisdom shone brilliantly (智慧燑然).

Collocations

  • Bright and shining(燑燑)
  • Brilliant light(燑光)
  • Luminous torch(燑炬)
  • Radiant wisdom(燑慧)
  • Shining brightly(燑明)
  • Gleaming fire(燑火)

Idioms

  • Shining with brilliant light(光芒燑燑)
  • Wisdom that illuminates like a torch(慧光燑然)
  • The hall aglow with lanterns(华灯燑厅)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing illumination, often in poetic or literary contexts.
  • Associated with wisdom and enlightenment in philosophical writings, metaphorically extending light to knowledge.
  • Rare in modern usage, primarily encountered in historical or specialized literary works.

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