皛 (xiǎo) - Bright & clear

皛Tone 3

xiǎo ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

想信

皛 · xiǎo

Bright;

clear;

white;

sparkling;

describes something that is luminous, pure, and radiant.

Brightclearwhite

Usage highlights

Bright and clearFair and luminous skinBright moonClear skySparkling lightPure and bright

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim
  • 黑— black, dark
  • 昏— dusky, dim

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sky is clear and bright (天空皛皛).
  • Her skin is fair and luminous (皮肤皛白).
  • The moon shines brightly over the lake (月光皛皛照湖面).
  • A bright and cloudless day (皛日当空).

Collocations

  • Bright and clear(皛皛)
  • Fair and luminous skin(皛白)
  • Bright moon(皛月)
  • Clear sky(皛空)
  • Sparkling light(皛光)
  • Pure and bright(皛洁)

Idioms

  • The bright moon and clear breeze(明月皛风)
  • Three whites make one bright(三白为皛)
  • Bright as snow(皛如积雪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Composed of three '白' (white) characters, visually emphasizing extreme whiteness or brightness.
  • Appears in classical poetry to describe the moon, snow, or clear skies, conveying purity and clarity.
  • Rare in modern usage but valued in classical contexts and artistic names for its aesthetic appeal.

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