燛 (jiǒng) - Ancient character meaning bright, shining, or radiant & also appears in historical texts as a variant

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jiǒng ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

燛 · jiǒng

Ancient character meaning bright, shining, or radiant;

also appears in historical texts as a variant form.

Ancient character meaning bright, shining, or radiantalso appears in historical texts as a variant

Usage highlights

Ancient character 燛Bright and shiningRadiant lightHistorical variantRare character

Synonyms

  • 明— bright, clear
  • 亮— bright, shining
  • 光— light, radiance

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim
  • 黑— black, dark

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient character 燛 represents brightness (光明).
  • In historical texts, 燛 appears as a variant (异体字).
  • This rare character symbolizes radiance (光辉).

Collocations

  • Ancient character 燛(古字燛)
  • Bright and shining(明亮)
  • Radiant light(光芒)
  • Historical variant(历史异体)
  • Rare character(稀有字)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 燛 is an extremely rare character found primarily in ancient dictionaries and historical texts.
  • The character combines fire-related components, suggesting associations with light and illumination.
  • Due to its rarity, it has limited modern usage and is mainly of academic interest.

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