皡 (hào) - Hao — bright & shining

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hào ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

皡 · hào

Hao — bright;

shining;

vast;

expansive;

used to describe the brightness of the sky or a vast, open expanse.

Often appears in classical texts and names to convey brilliance and grandeur.

Hao — brightshiningvast

Usage highlights

Bright skyVast expanseAncient sage kingsBrilliant virtue

Synonyms

  • 皓— bright; luminous (often for white or light)
  • 昊— vast sky; heaven
  • 浩— vast; grand; expansive

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark; dim
  • 幽— gloomy; secluded

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sky is bright and clear (皡天).
  • He has a broad and open mind (心胸皡皡).
  • Ancient sage kings were described with this term (皡皡上古).

Collocations

  • Bright sky(皡天)
  • Vast expanse(皡皡)
  • Ancient sage kings(皡皡上古)
  • Brilliant virtue(皡德)

Idioms

  • The bright and vast sky(皡天罔极)
  • Brilliant and expansive virtue(皡德巍巍)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese to describe the brightness of the sky or the vastness of heaven.
  • Associated with ancient sage kings and virtuous rulers in historical texts.
  • Conveys a sense of grandeur, brilliance, and moral excellence.

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