鏿 (chēng) - A rare character meaning 'to shine brightly & to sparkle

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鏿 · chēng

A rare character meaning 'to shine brightly;

to sparkle;

to glitter', often used in classical Chinese texts to describe brilliant light or radiance.

A rare character meaning 'to shine brightlyto sparkleto glitter', often used in classical Chinese texts

Usage highlights

Sparkling brilliantlyGlittering starsRadiant lightShining jadeGlistening weaponryBrilliant jewels

Synonyms

  • 灿— bright; brilliant; radiant
  • 烁— glitter; sparkle; shine
  • 熠— bright; glorious; sparkling
  • 煌— bright; shining; brilliant

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark; dim; obscure
  • 昏— dusky; dim; twilight
  • 昧— dark; obscure; ignorant

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The gemstone sparkles brilliantly (宝石鏿然).
  • Ancient texts describe the stars as glittering (星辰鏿鏿).
  • The ceremonial armor shone brightly in the sun (礼甲鏿光).

Collocations

  • Sparkling brilliantly(鏿然)
  • Glittering stars(鏿鏿星辰)
  • Radiant light(鏿光)
  • Shining jade(鏿玉)
  • Glistening weaponry(鏿兵)
  • Brilliant jewels(鏿宝)

Idioms

  • Stars twinkling brightly(星辰鏿鏿)
  • Jewels glittering radiantly(珠玉鏿然)
  • Armor shining brilliantly(甲胄鏿光)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in classical Chinese literature and poetry to describe brilliant light or sparkling objects.
  • Often used in descriptions of precious stones, celestial bodies, or ceremonial objects in ancient texts.
  • Considered a literary and somewhat archaic character in modern usage.

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