皊 (líng) - White & bright

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líng ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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皊 · líng

White;

bright;

clear (archaic or rare character, often used in names).

Whitebrightclear (archaic or rare character, often used in

Usage highlights

Bright whiteClear and brightPure whiteShining whiteWhite jadeSnow white

Synonyms

  • 白— white
  • 皓— bright white
  • 皎— bright, clear
  • 皙— white, fair

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character is used in names for its bright meaning (名字中的皊).
  • Ancient texts sometimes used 皊 to describe brightness (古籍中的皊).
  • This character appears in classical poetry (古诗中的皊).
  • Modern usage is primarily in personal names (现代名字中的皊).

Collocations

  • Bright white(皊白)
  • Clear and bright(明皊)
  • Pure white(皊洁)
  • Shining white(皊光)
  • White jade(皊玉)
  • Snow white(雪皊)

Idioms

  • As bright as white jade(如皊如玉)
  • Pure heart and white character(心皊品洁)
  • Shining with inner brightness(内发皊光)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Derived from the white radical 白, emphasizing purity and brightness.
  • Historically used in classical texts to describe pure white objects.
  • In naming culture, represents purity, clarity, and moral integrity.

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