瞮 (chè) - Clear, bright — describes eyes that are bright

瞮Tone 4

chè ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

嫦晨

瞮 · chè

Clear, bright — describes eyes that are bright and clear, or a state of clarity and understanding.

Clear, bright — describes eyes that are bright

Usage highlights

Bright eyesClear understandingClear and brightEyes bright and clearClearly understood

Synonyms

  • 明— bright, clear
  • 澈— clear, transparent
  • 亮— bright, shining

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim
  • 浊— turbid, muddy
  • 昏— dusky, confused

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • His eyes were bright and clear (目光瞮然).
  • She had a clear understanding of the situation (心中瞮明).
  • The meaning became clear after explanation (意义瞮然).

Collocations

  • Bright eyes(瞮目)
  • Clear understanding(瞮然)
  • Clear and bright(瞮明)
  • Eyes bright and clear(目光瞮然)
  • Clearly understood(瞮悟)

Idioms

  • Eyes bright and clear(目光瞮然)
  • Clearly understood(瞮然明白)
  • Heart clear and bright(心瞮目明)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is rare in modern usage, primarily appearing in classical texts.
  • It often describes the clarity and brightness of eyes, metaphorically extending to mental clarity and understanding.
  • The character contains the 'eye' radical (目), directly linking it to visual perception and clarity.

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