霁 (jì) - To clear up after rain & to cease raining

霁Tone 4

jì ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

慧佳

霁 · jì

To clear up after rain;

to cease raining;

to become calm (of weather or mood);

clear sky after rain.

To clear up after rainto cease rainingto become calm (of weather or mood)

Usage highlights

Clear sky after rainCalm expression after angerRainbow after rainClearing after snowCalm wind after stormBright moon after rain

Synonyms

  • 晴— clear weather; sunny
  • 朗— bright; clear

Antonyms

  • 雨— rain
  • 阴— cloudy; overcast

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sky cleared after the rain (雨霁).
  • His anger subsided (霁颜).
  • A rainbow appears after the rain clears (霁虹).
  • The weather cleared and the wind calmed (霁风).

Collocations

  • Clear sky after rain(霁天)
  • Calm expression after anger(霁颜)
  • Rainbow after rain(霁虹)
  • Clearing after snow(雪霁)
  • Calm wind after storm(霁风)
  • Bright moon after rain(霁月)

Idioms

  • Bright moon and gentle breeze(光风霁月)
  • Clear sky after rain(雨后初霁)
  • Calm expression after anger(色霁言开)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese poetry, 霁 often symbolizes renewal, clarity, and peace after turmoil.
  • The character appears frequently in classical literature to describe both weather and emotional states.
  • Associated with positive transitions and fresh beginnings in traditional symbolism.

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