爗 (yè) - Brilliant, shining, glorious & used in literary contexts to describe something radiant

爗Tone 4

yè ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

嬿一

爗 · yè

Brilliant, shining, glorious;

used in literary contexts to describe something radiant or splendid.

Brilliant, shining, gloriousused in literary contexts to describe something radiant

Usage highlights

Brilliant lightShining brightlyGlorious achievementRadiant appearanceSplendid literary talentShining virtue

Synonyms

  • 烨— brilliant, glorious (simplified variant)
  • 耀— shine, dazzle
  • 灿— bright, brilliant

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fireworks display was brilliant (爗爗).
  • His achievements shine brightly (功绩爗爗).
  • The stars were brilliant in the night sky (星光爗爗).

Collocations

  • Brilliant light(爗光)
  • Shining brightly(爗爗)
  • Glorious achievement(爗绩)
  • Radiant appearance(爗容)
  • Splendid literary talent(文采爗爗)
  • Shining virtue(德爗)

Idioms

  • Shining with brilliant light(光爗爗)
  • Literary talent shining brightly(文采爗爗)
  • Achievements shining gloriously(功绩爗爗)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 爗 is a rare character primarily used in classical Chinese literature.
  • It carries connotations of brilliance, glory, and exceptional quality.
  • Often used in poetic contexts to describe extraordinary beauty or achievement.

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