鍌 (xiǎn) - Xian — an ancient character meaning 'brilliance of & also used in historical personal names.

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xiǎn ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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鍌 · xiǎn

Xian — an ancient character meaning 'brilliance of metal' or 'radiance';

also used in historical personal names.

Xian — an ancient character meaning 'brilliance ofalso used in historical personal names.

Usage highlights

Ancient character for brillianceMetallic radianceHistorical personal nameClassical text occurrence

Synonyms

  • 光— light, brightness
  • 辉— splendor, brilliance
  • 耀— shine, illuminate

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim
  • 晦— obscure, gloomy

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character appears in ancient texts describing metallic luster (鍌).
  • It was used in some historical personal names (e.g., 鍌 as a given name).
  • The character denotes brilliance or radiance in classical contexts (鍌).

Collocations

  • Ancient character for brilliance(鍌)
  • Metallic radiance(金属的鍌)
  • Historical personal name(人名用字鍌)
  • Classical text occurrence(古籍中的鍌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鍌 is a rare character found primarily in classical Chinese texts.
  • It carries connotations of metallic brilliance or radiance.
  • The character was occasionally used in historical personal names.

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