皓 (hào) - Bright & white

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hào ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

皓 · hào

Bright;

white;

luminous;

clear;

used to describe bright moonlight, white hair, or a bright and clear appearance.

Brightwhiteluminous

Usage highlights

Bright moonlightWhite hairWhite teethClear skyBright and luminousBright and clear

Synonyms

  • 明— bright, clear
  • 亮— bright, shining
  • 白— white

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim
  • 黑— black, dark

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bright moonlight (皓月) illuminated the courtyard.
  • His hair turned white with age (皓首).
  • She has bright, white teeth (皓齿).
  • The sky was clear and bright (皓天).

Collocations

  • Bright moonlight(皓月)
  • White hair(皓首)
  • White teeth(皓齿)
  • Clear sky(皓天)
  • Bright and luminous(皓白)
  • Bright and clear(皓洁)

Idioms

  • Bright moon and cool breeze(皓月清风)
  • White hair and aged appearance(皓首苍颜)
  • Bright eyes and white teeth(明眸皓齿)
  • Bright moon in the sky(皓月当空)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 皓 is often used in classical Chinese poetry to describe the moon, conveying purity, brightness, and beauty.
  • In names, it suggests qualities of brightness, purity, and nobility, often used in masculine names.
  • The character is associated with positive attributes like clarity, wisdom (from 'white hair' implying age and experience), and moral purity.

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