(é) - White & pure white

Tone 2

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· é

White;

pure white;

bright white (archaic or literary term).

Whitepure whitebright white (archaic or literary term).

Usage highlights

Bright whiteWhite jadeWhite colorPure white

Synonyms

  • white
  • bright white
  • bright; clear white

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The snow-covered peaks appeared brilliantly white (皒皒).
  • The ancient text described the jade as pure white (皒玉).
  • He wore a robe of a bright white color (皒色).

Collocations

  • Bright white(皒皒)
  • White jade(皒玉)
  • White color(皒色)
  • Pure white(皒白)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • An archaic character primarily found in classical texts, not in common modern usage.
  • Associated with purity, brightness, and the color white in a literary context.

FAQ