皑 (ái) - White & pure white

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ái ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

安

皑 · ái

White;

pure white;

describes the color of snow or frost.

Whitepure whitedescribes the color of snow or frost.

Usage highlights

Pure white snowWhite as snowWhite frostWhite jadeGleaming whiteWhite clouds

Synonyms

  • 白— white (general term)
  • 皓— bright white; luminous
  • 素— plain white; undyed

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The snow-covered mountains appeared pure white (白雪皑皑).
  • Her dress was as white as snow (皑如山上雪).
  • The frost made the ground look white (地上皑皑霜).

Collocations

  • Pure white snow(白雪皑皑)
  • White as snow(皑如山上雪)
  • White frost(皑皑霜)
  • White jade(皑玉)
  • Gleaming white(皑皑发光)
  • White clouds(皑云)

Idioms

  • Pure white snow(白雪皑皑)
  • White as mountain snow(皑如山上雪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese poetry to describe snow, frost, or jade.
  • Carries connotations of purity, cleanliness, and natural beauty.
  • Commonly appears in compound descriptions of snowy landscapes.

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