爚 (yuè) - To shine brightly & to illuminate

爚Tone 4

yuè ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

爚 · yuè

To shine brightly;

to illuminate;

to set on fire;

to blaze.

To shine brightlyto illuminateto set on fire

Usage highlights

Shining brightlyBlazing fireIlluminating lightTo set ablazeGleaming metalRadiant and dazzling

Synonyms

  • 耀— to shine; to dazzle
  • 熠— bright; sparkling
  • 灼— to burn; to scorch
  • 灿— bright; brilliant

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark; dim
  • 晦— obscure; gloomy
  • 黯— dim; faint

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The flames blazed fiercely (火光爚爚).
  • The torch illuminated the dark path (火炬爚明道路).
  • His talent shines brilliantly (他的才华爚爚生辉).
  • The metal was heated until it glowed (金属被加热至爚爚发红).

Collocations

  • Shining brightly(爚爚)
  • Blazing fire(爚火)
  • Illuminating light(爚光)
  • To set ablaze(爚燃)
  • Gleaming metal(爚金)
  • Radiant and dazzling(爚耀)

Idioms

  • Shining with dazzling brightness(爚爚生辉)
  • Blazing flames reaching the sky(爚火烛天)
  • Gleaming like gold and jade(爚如金玉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing bright light or fire.
  • It carries connotations of brilliance, illumination, and intense energy.
  • In traditional contexts, it was used to describe the gleaming of metals or the blazing of fire.

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