Is 黆 commonly used in modern Chinese?

No, 黆 is considered an archaic character rarely used in contemporary language, primarily appearing in classical texts.

What is the proper context for using 黆?

Appropriate in historical or literary contexts where classical language is employed, but not recommended for everyday use.

Is 黆 suitable for names?

Generally not recommended for names due to its obscurity and potential for misreading, though it could be considered for highly literary or historical-themed names.

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黆 · guāng

Bright;

shining;

used in ancient texts to describe something luminous or brilliant.

Brightshiningused in ancient texts to describe something luminous

Usage highlights

Bright lightShining splendorLuminous appearanceBrilliant radianceAncient term for brightness

Synonyms

亮— bright
明— bright, clear
光— light
辉— brilliance

Antonyms

暗— dark
黑— black

Usage & contexts

Examples

The ancient text described the bright light (黆黆之光).
In classical literature, it depicts shining splendor (黆黆之华).
Used in historical contexts for luminous appearances (黆然明亮).

Collocations

Bright light(黆光)
Shining splendor(黆华)
Luminous appearance(黆然)
Brilliant radiance(黆辉)
Ancient term for brightness(黆亮)

Idioms

Shining with brilliant light(黆黆之光)
Radiant and magnificent(黆华灿烂)

Cultural background

FAQ

Appears in classical Chinese literature as a descriptor of brightness.
Considered an archaic character rarely used in modern contexts.
May be found in historical texts or poetic descriptions.

黆 (guāng) - Bright & shining