皩 (huàng) - Bright & luminous

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huàng ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

皩 · huàng

Bright;

luminous;

clear and brilliant (archaic and rare character).

Brightluminousclear and brilliant (archaic and rare character).

Usage highlights

Bright whiteLuminous virtueBrilliant jadeRadiant clarity

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim
  • 昏— dusky, dim, confused
  • 昧— obscure, dark, ignorant

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text described the jade as brilliantly white (皩白).
  • His virtue was described as luminous (德之皩皩).
  • The rare character 皩 is found in some classical dictionaries.

Collocations

  • Bright white(皩白)
  • Luminous virtue(皩德)
  • Brilliant jade(皩玉)
  • Radiant clarity(皩明)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Extremely rare character primarily found in historical dictionaries and texts.
  • Associated with concepts of purity, brightness, and moral clarity in classical contexts.
  • Not commonly used in modern Chinese language or naming practices.

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