皥 (hào) - Bright & luminous

皥Tone 4

hào ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

皥 · hào

Bright;

luminous;

shining;

brilliant;

clear;

also used in ancient texts to describe a vast, expansive appearance.

Brightluminousshining

Usage highlights

Bright sunBrilliant virtueClear and bright appearanceLuminous skyShining exampleVast and expansive

Synonyms

  • 皓— bright; luminous; white
  • 昊— vast; expansive; heaven
  • 晧— bright; brilliant

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark; dim
  • 晦— obscure; dark

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sun shines brightly (皥日).
  • His virtue is as brilliant as the sun (其德皥皥).
  • The sky is clear and bright (天空皥皥).
  • A mind as clear and bright as the sun (心如皥日).

Collocations

  • Bright sun(皥日)
  • Brilliant virtue(皥德)
  • Clear and bright appearance(皥皥)
  • Luminous sky(皥天)
  • Shining example(皥范)
  • Vast and expansive(皥旷)

Idioms

  • Virtue shining brightly(皥德昭彰)
  • As bright as the sun and moon(如日之皥)
  • Clear and bright without obscurity(皥然无翳)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese literature to describe brightness and clarity, often with moral or spiritual connotations.
  • Appears in historical texts to praise virtuous individuals whose character is compared to the shining sun.
  • The character conveys a sense of ancient wisdom and classical elegance.

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