皌 (mò) - A character meaning 'bright white' or 'pure white',

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mò ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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皌 · mò

A character meaning 'bright white' or 'pure white', often used in classical texts to describe the color of jade or frost.

A character meaning 'bright white' or 'pure white',

Usage highlights

Bright white jadePure white frostWhite and bright

Synonyms

  • 白— white
  • 皓— bright white
  • 皎— bright and clear

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The jade had a bright white luster (皌玉).
  • Frost covered the ground in a pure white blanket (皌霜).
  • The character is rarely used in modern contexts.

Collocations

  • Bright white jade(皌玉)
  • Pure white frost(皌霜)
  • White and bright(皌白)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing the color of jade or natural phenomena.
  • Represents purity and brightness in traditional aesthetic values.

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