睆 (huàn) - Bright-eyed & clear and bright (of eyes)

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huàn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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睆 · huàn

Bright-eyed;

clear and bright (of eyes);

plump, full (archaic);

also used to describe a star.

Bright-eyedclear and bright (of eyes)plump, full (archaic)

Usage highlights

Bright eyesBright and clearPlump and fullBright star

Synonyms

  • 明— bright, clear
  • 亮— bright, shining
  • 炯— bright-eyed

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim
  • 昏— dusky, dim

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Her eyes were bright and clear (睆目).
  • The stars are bright and twinkling (睆星).
  • He looked at me with bright eyes (睆然看着我).

Collocations

  • Bright eyes(睆目)
  • Bright and clear(睆然)
  • Plump and full(睆睆 - archaic)
  • Bright star(睆星)

Idioms

  • None commonly used in modern Chinese

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts such as the Book of Songs (诗经) to describe plumpness or brightness.
  • In astronomy, used to describe the brightness of stars in ancient texts.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage but maintains classical literary value.

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