璀 (cuǐ) - Glistening, brilliant — describes the sparkling or dazzling

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璀 · cuǐ

Glistening, brilliant — describes the sparkling or dazzling quality of gems, jewels, or bright light.

Glistening, brilliant — describes the sparkling or dazzling

Usage highlights

Glistening and brilliantSparkling jewelsDazzling gemstonesResplendent and magnificentSparkling starsBrilliant jade

Synonyms

  • 璨— brilliant, lustrous
  • 璀— sparkling, glittering
  • 莹— glistening, crystal-clear

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The diamond is dazzlingly brilliant (璀璨的钻石).
  • A starry night with twinkling stars (璀灿的星空).
  • The palace was decorated with glittering jewels (璀丽的珠宝).

Collocations

  • Glistening and brilliant(璀璨)
  • Sparkling jewels(璀钻)
  • Dazzling gemstones(璀宝)
  • Resplendent and magnificent(璀丽)
  • Sparkling stars(璀星)
  • Brilliant jade(璀玉)

Idioms

  • Brilliant and dazzling(璀璨夺目)
  • Glistening and magnificent(璀丽辉煌)
  • Sparkling and resplendent(璀灿夺目)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical literature to describe the radiant beauty of jewels, stars, or splendid scenes.
  • Associated with luxury, preciousness, and brilliance in Chinese aesthetic tradition.
  • Commonly appears in poetic descriptions of natural beauty like starry skies or glittering waters.

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