輝 (huī) - Brightness, brilliance, splendor & to shine

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huī ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

輝 · huī

Brightness, brilliance, splendor;

to shine;

glory, radiance.

Brightness, brilliance, splendorto shineglory, radiance.

Usage highlights

Brilliant achievementGloriousResplendent and magnificentLusterTo add lusterAfterglow

Synonyms

  • 煌— bright, brilliant
  • 耀— to shine, to dazzle
  • 光— light, radiance
  • 灿— bright, luminous

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim
  • 淡— faint, pale

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The moon is bright and the stars are brilliant (月明星辉).
  • He won glory for his country (为国争辉).
  • The hall is resplendent and magnificent (金碧辉煌).
  • The setting sun glows with dazzling splendor (落日余辉).

Collocations

  • Brilliant achievement(辉煌成就)
  • Glorious(光辉)
  • Resplendent and magnificent(金碧辉煌)
  • Luster(光辉)
  • To add luster(增辉)
  • Afterglow(余辉)

Idioms

  • Resplendent and magnificent(金碧辉煌)
  • Glorious and dazzling(光辉灿烂)
  • Mutual enhancement(交相辉映)
  • To bring honor to one's ancestors(光宗耀祖)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with light, glory, and success, often used to describe magnificent achievements or splendid scenes.
  • Commonly used in names to express a wish for a bright and successful future.
  • The character evokes a sense of classical grandeur and is frequently found in poetry and historical texts.

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