皦 (jiǎo) - Bright, shining, white & clear, distinct

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jiǎo ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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皦 · jiǎo

Bright, shining, white;

clear, distinct;

honest, sincere;

a surname.

Bright, shining, whiteclear, distincthonest, sincere

Usage highlights

Bright and clearHonest and sincerePure whiteClear and distinctShining jadeBright moon

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim
  • 浊— turbid, muddy
  • 昧— obscure, unclear

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The moon is bright and clear (皦皦).
  • He is known for his honest character (皦然).
  • The jade has a pure white color (皦白).
  • Her statement was clear and unambiguous (皦如).

Collocations

  • Bright and clear(皦皦)
  • Honest and sincere(皦然)
  • Pure white(皦白)
  • Clear and distinct(皦如)
  • Shining jade(皦玉)
  • Bright moon(皦月)

Idioms

  • As bright as the sun and moon(皦如日月)
  • Clear and distinct beyond doubt(皦然可考)
  • Pure and unblemished(皦皦之节)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical texts like the Analects of Confucius, describing clarity and moral integrity.
  • Used in historical contexts to denote purity of character and unblemished reputation.
  • Associated with brightness and clarity in both literal and metaphorical senses.

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