璨 (càn) - Brilliant, lustrous, resplendent — describes the radiant quality & often used metaphorically for outstanding talent or brilliance.

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璨 · càn

Brilliant, lustrous, resplendent — describes the radiant quality of gems, jade, or light;

often used metaphorically for outstanding talent or brilliance.

Brilliant, lustrous, resplendent — describes the radiant qualityoften used metaphorically for outstanding talent or brilliance.

Usage highlights

Brilliant and lustrousRadiant smileResplendent starsBrilliant gemOutstanding talentBrilliant culture

Synonyms

  • 灿— bright, brilliant
  • 璀— lustrous, sparkling
  • 耀— shine, dazzle

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The gemstone is brilliant and lustrous (璀璨的宝石).
  • Her smile was radiant (她笑容璨然).
  • The starry sky was resplendent (星空璀璨).
  • He is a person of outstanding talent (他是个璨才).

Collocations

  • Brilliant and lustrous(璀璨)
  • Radiant smile(璨然一笑)
  • Resplendent stars(繁星璀璨)
  • Brilliant gem(璨玉)
  • Outstanding talent(璨才)
  • Brilliant culture(璨文化)

Idioms

  • Brilliant and dazzling(璀璨夺目)
  • Brilliant stars and jade(璨星琼玉)
  • Brilliant literary talent(文采璨然)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described the radiant quality of jade and gems in classical Chinese texts.
  • Often used in poetic contexts to describe starry skies, brilliant achievements, or outstanding individuals.
  • Considered an elegant character with positive connotations of brilliance and excellence.

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