皔 (hàn) - White & bright

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hàn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

皔 · hàn

White;

bright;

clear;

used in classical texts to describe brightness or whiteness.

Whitebrightclear

Usage highlights

Bright whiteWhite snowPure whiteBright appearanceClear and white

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bright white snow (皔皔白雪).
  • A clear and bright appearance (皔皔之貌).
  • Used in classical poetry to describe purity (皔如白玉).

Collocations

  • Bright white(皔白)
  • White snow(皔雪)
  • Pure white(皔皔)
  • Bright appearance(皔貌)
  • Clear and white(皔洁)

Idioms

  • Bright as white jade(皔如白玉)
  • Glistening white snow(皔皔白雪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese literature describing purity and brightness.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in poetic or literary contexts.
  • Associated with positive qualities of clarity and innocence.

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