琞 (shèng) - A rare, archaic Chinese character meaning 'bright', 'brilliant', & historically used in names and classical texts.

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shèng ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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琞 · shèng

A rare, archaic Chinese character meaning 'bright', 'brilliant', 'to shine';

historically used in names and classical texts.

A rare, archaic Chinese character meaning 'bright', 'brilliant',historically used in names and classical texts.

Usage highlights

Bright jadeShining virtueLuminous appearanceBrilliant gem

Synonyms

  • 明— bright, clear
  • 亮— bright, shining
  • 皓— bright, luminous

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text described the jade as exceptionally bright (琞).
  • It appears in some historical personal names (e.g., 琞 as a given name).
  • The character conveys a sense of luminous beauty (琞).

Collocations

  • Bright jade(琞玉)
  • Shining virtue(琞德)
  • Luminous appearance(琞貌)
  • Brilliant gem(琞宝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 琞 is an archaic character, primarily found in classical texts and historical records.
  • It carries connotations of brilliance and preciousness, often associated with jade or virtuous qualities.
  • Due to its rarity, it is not commonly used in modern Chinese but may appear in scholarly or artistic contexts.

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