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璨

Character · Noun · Adjective

fine jade; bright; brilliant

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Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

noun

fine jade; beautiful jade

literary

This meaning is classical and poetic, often found in ancient texts or elegant names.

Zhè这
kuài块
bǎo宝
shí石
guāng光
rùn润
rú如
càn璨
 。

This gem is as smooth and lustrous as fine jade.

Gǔ古
rén人
cháng常
yǐ以
 '
càn璨
 '
zì字
xíng形
róng容
zhēn珍
guì贵
de的
yù玉
shí石
 。

Ancient people often used the character '璨' to describe precious jade.

2.

adjective

bright; brilliant; resplendent

literary

This sense is largely interchangeable with '粲' in classical usage, describing something that shines or sparkles. It's used in formal and literary contexts.

Xīng星
guāng光
càn璀
càn璨
 ，
yè夜
sè色
mí迷
rén人
 。

The starlight is brilliant, making the night enchanting.

Zhǎn展
lǎn览
huì会
shàng上
 ，
zhū珠
bǎo宝
càn璀
càn璨
duó夺
mù目
 。

At the exhibition, the jewelry was dazzlingly brilliant.