皉 (cǐ) - Bright white & pure white

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cǐ ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

皉 · cǐ

Bright white;

pure white;

clean;

also used in names.

Bright whitepure whiteclean

Usage highlights

Pure whiteBright and cleanWhite jadeClean and pureSnow

Synonyms

  • 白— white
  • 洁— clean, pure
  • 净— clean, pure

Antonyms

  • 黑— black
  • 污— dirty, stained

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The jade has a pure white color (皉白的玉石).
  • Her name contains the character 皉 (她的名字里有皉字).
  • The snow-covered mountains looked bright white (雪山皉皉).

Collocations

  • Pure white(皉白)
  • Bright and clean(皉净)
  • White jade(皉玉)
  • Clean and pure(皉洁)
  • Snow-white(皉雪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A rare character primarily used in personal names rather than common vocabulary.
  • Carries connotations of purity, cleanliness, and brightness due to its association with the color white.
  • Often chosen for its aesthetic appeal and positive meaning in naming contexts.

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