燾 (dào) - To cover & to shine upon
燾 · dào
To cover;
to shine upon;
to bestow;
to extend over a large area;
often used in classical contexts to describe the sun's rays or imperial favor.
To coverto shine uponto bestow
Usage highlights
To cover and protectShining uponHeavenly bestowalImperial graceExtensive coverageBlessings bestowed
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The sun shines upon the earth (日光照燾大地).
- Heaven bestows blessings (天燾福泽).
- Imperial grace extends to all (皇恩浩燾).
- The canopy covers the ceremony (华盖燾临典礼).
Collocations
- To cover and protect(覆燾)
- Shining upon(照燾)
- Heavenly bestowal(天燾)
- Imperial grace(皇燾)
- Extensive coverage(广燾)
- Blessings bestowed(燾佑)
Idioms
- Heaven covers and earth supports(天覆地燾)
- Imperial grace extends everywhere(皇恩浩燾)
- Virtue shines upon all(德泽燾被)
Cultural background
FAQ- Originally described the sun's rays shining down upon the earth, later extended to mean imperial favor or divine blessing.
- Used in classical texts to convey the concept of comprehensive coverage or protection, often in formal or literary contexts.
- Appears in historical documents describing the emperor's grace extending to all subjects.