爀 (hè) - Red — describes a bright, fiery red color & glowing

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Red — describes a bright, fiery red color;

glowing;

blazing;

brilliant.

Red — describes a bright, fiery red colorglowingblazing

Usage highlights

Blazing redFiery glowBlazing sunRed flamesBrilliant lightGlowing embers

Synonyms

  • 红— red (general term)
  • 赤— red (crimson, scarlet)
  • 朱— vermilion, bright red

Antonyms

  • 黑— black (opposite of bright red)
  • 暗— dark, dim (opposite of bright)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The blazing sun (爀日) shone brightly.
  • The fire burned with a brilliant red glow (爀爀).
  • The autumn leaves turned a fiery red (爀红).

Collocations

  • Blazing red(爀红)
  • Fiery glow(爀爀)
  • Blazing sun(爀日)
  • Red flames(爀焰)
  • Brilliant light(爀光)
  • Glowing embers(爀炭)

Idioms

  • Blazing with red flames(爀火燎原)
  • Glowing like the morning sun(如日之爀)
  • Brilliant and magnificent(爀爀煌煌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Derived from the concept of fire and intense heat, representing brilliance and energy.
  • Often used in classical literature to describe vivid red colors and intense light.
  • Associated with positive attributes like vitality, passion, and magnificence.

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