颎 (jiǒng) - Bright & shining

颎Tone 3

jiǒng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

颎 · jiǒng

Bright;

shining;

glowing;

also refers to something prominent or outstanding.

Brightshiningglowing

Usage highlights

Bright and shiningOutstanding talentGlowing fireflyShining lightProminent achievementBrilliant wisdom

Synonyms

  • 亮— bright
  • 明— bright, clear
  • 耀— shine, dazzle
  • 辉— brilliance, splendor

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark
  • 晦— dim, obscure

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fireflies glow in the night (萤火颎颎).
  • His achievements are outstanding (他的成就很颎).
  • The scholar's brilliance was widely recognized (这位学者的颎慧).

Collocations

  • Bright and shining(颎颎)
  • Outstanding talent(颎才)
  • Glowing firefly(颎萤)
  • Shining light(颎光)
  • Prominent achievement(颎绩)
  • Brilliant wisdom(颎慧)

Idioms

  • Glowing fireflies(颎颎萤火)
  • Outstanding talent shines brightly(才颎出众)
  • The light shines far(光颎千里)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described the appearance of fireflies glowing in ancient texts.
  • Used in classical literature to describe outstanding talent or brilliance.
  • Represents the classical aesthetic of subtle but persistent brilliance.

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