翯 (hè) - White and glossy & lustrous

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hè ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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翯 · hè

White and glossy;

lustrous;

describes the pure white and shiny appearance of bird feathers.

White and glossylustrousdescribes the pure white and shiny appearance of

Usage highlights

White and glossyLustrous appearancePure white feathersGlossy plumageShiny and whiteBird feathers lustrous

Synonyms

  • 皓— bright, white, luminous
  • 皎— bright, clear, white
  • 皙— white, fair-skinned

Antonyms

  • 黯— dim, dark, gloomy
  • 黝— black, dark

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The swan's feathers were white and glossy (白鸟翯翯).
  • The crane's plumage appeared lustrous in the sunlight (羽毛翯然).
  • Ancient texts describe the feathers as pure white (翯如白雪).

Collocations

  • White and glossy(翯翯)
  • Lustrous appearance(翯然)
  • Pure white feathers(翯羽)
  • Glossy plumage(翯毛)
  • Shiny and white(翯白)
  • Bird feathers lustrous(鸟羽翯翯)

Idioms

  • White birds with glossy feathers(白鸟翯翯)
  • Feathers pure and lustrous(羽毛翯然)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally used in classical Chinese poetry to describe the pure white, glossy appearance of bird feathers.
  • Appears in the Book of Songs (诗经) in the phrase '白鸟翯翯' describing water birds.
  • Represents purity, cleanliness, and natural beauty in classical literature.

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