曜
sunlight; to shine; luminary
Meanings
3 senses · 7 examplesnoun
sunlight; rays of the sun; brilliant light
literaryLiterary term for the light of the sun or celestial radiance.
Concealing one's light and hiding one's radiance to avoid the worldly dust.
The sun and stars hide their light, and the mountains and peaks conceal their forms.
verb
to shine upon; to illuminate; to radiate
literaryClassical usage equivalent to 照耀, often used in poetic or descriptive contexts.
The bright moon shines with clear radiance, illuminating my gauze bed curtains.
The sun shines in the sky, and all things glow with life.
noun
luminary (the sun, moon, or stars); one of the seven celestial bodies
technicalIn traditional Chinese astronomy, 曜 refers to the sun, moon, and five visible planets (Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn), collectively called the 七曜 (seven luminaries). These were also used to name the days of the week: 日曜日 (Sunday), 月曜日 (Monday), 火曜日 (Tuesday), etc.
The seven luminaries move through the heavens, each governing its own domain.
In olden times, Sunday (Sun-day) was taken as the beginning of the week.
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Tuesday (Fire-day) corresponds to the current Tuesday.