Meanings of 璀
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AI Study Notes for 璀
This character is more commonly found in literary or poetic contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Be cautious of using it in informal settings, as it may come off as overly ornate. Common collocations include phrases describing jewelry or beautiful natural phenomena.
Although 璀 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be related to other characters that express beauty or light, such as 光 (guāng) for light and 美 (měi) for beauty. Students should focus on recognizing its use in context rather than memorizing it in isolation.
Learners often confuse 璀 with other characters related to light, such as 光 (guāng). For example, saying '璀光' instead of just using 光 for light is incorrect; 璀 should only describe the luster of gems.
Pronunciation of 璀
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Etymology of 璀
jade
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Case file: 璀
- 1The meaning half王 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half崔 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayjade
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say brillance; luster; to shine in Chinese
“brillance; luster; to shine” in Chinese is璀
The character 璀 (cuǐ) refers to a brilliance or luster, particularly associated with gems and precious stones. It conveys the idea of something shining brightly and is often used in literary contexts to describe beauty or radiance. Its usage emphasizes the sparkling quality of objects rather than their mere presence.
When to use 璀
This character is more commonly found in literary or poetic contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Be cautious of using it in informal settings, as it may come off as overly ornate. Common collocations include phrases describing jewelry or beautiful natural phenomena.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 璀 with other characters related to light, such as 光 (guāng). For example, saying '璀光' instead of just using 光 for light is incorrect; 璀 should only describe the luster of gems.
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Grammar Patterns of 璀
璀 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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金 、 银和珐琅装饰品都制造得空前地____璨夺目.
Gold, silver, and enamelled work were done with an unprecedented brilliance.
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Word Family of 璀
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Frequently Asked Questions about 璀
It means brilliance or luster, especially related to gems.
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