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晟 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
晟chéngbright, clear, splendidg, 10 strokes, radical 日, rank #38079, Very Hard
晟chéngsurname Chengunknown, 10 strokes, radical 日, rank #38079, Very Hard
晟chéngbrightness of sununknown, 10 strokes, radical 日, rank #38079, Very Hard
晟chéngsplendorunknown, 10 strokes, radical 日, rank #38079, Very Hard
晟chéngalso pr. [cheng2]unknown, 10 strokes, radical 日, rank #38079, Very Hard
晟shèngbright, clear, splendidg, 10 strokes, radical 日, rank #38079, Very Hard
晟shèngsurname Chengunknown, 10 strokes, radical 日, rank #38079, Very Hard
晟shèngbrightness of sununknown, 10 strokes, radical 日, rank #38079, Very Hard
晟shèngsplendorunknown, 10 strokes, radical 日, rank #38079, Very Hard
晟shèngalso pr. [cheng2]unknown, 10 strokes, radical 日, rank #38079, Very Hard
chéng(Cheng2)
primary
 T2
  1. 1bright, clear, splendid
  2. 2brightness of sun
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March 24, 2026
晟chéng(Cheng2)

The character 晟 (chéng) conveys the meanings of brightness, clarity, and splendor, often associated with sunlight or brilliance. It can be used to describe not only physical light but also metaphorical brightness, such as a person's intelligence or achievements. In addition, it is a surname in Chinese culture.

Strokes10Radical日Frequency#38079DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, brightness is often associated with positive qualities like hope, success, and good fortune, making this character suitable for names or poetic expressions that convey positivity.

Memory Tip

Imagine a bright sun shining down on a clear day, illuminating everything around it. The character 晟 combines the sun (日) and a concept of clarity (青), evoking the image of splendid sunlight. Remember the sound 'chéng' by thinking of 'change'—when the day changes from dull to bright.

Meanings of 晟

chéng(Cheng2)
primary
1bright, clear, splendid
2brightness of sun
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About 晟

晟Simplified
10Strokes
日Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 晟

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a bright sun shining down on a clear day, illuminating everything around it. The character 晟 combines the sun (日) and a concept of clarity (青), evoking the image of splendid sunlight. Remember the sound 'chéng' by thinking of 'change'—when the day changes from dull to bright.

Usage Notes

This character is less commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more suitable for formal contexts or literary works. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters like 成 (chéng), which means 'to become' or 'to achieve.' Its formal nature may restrict its usage in casual dialogue.

HSK Study Tips

As 晟 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, learners should focus on its components—日 (sun) and 青 (clear)—to understand its meaning. Connecting it with related words like 明 (míng, bright) can enhance comprehension of brightness in various contexts.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, brightness is often associated with positive qualities like hope, success, and good fortune, making this character suitable for names or poetic expressions that convey positivity.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 晟 (chéng) with 成 (chéng), leading to incorrect usage in context. For example, using 晟 when meaning to say 'to succeed' would be incorrect; the proper word in that case is 成.

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Pronunciation of 晟

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Etymology of 晟

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 日 represents the meaning and 成 represents the sound.

Memory Hint

sun

Semantic (meaning)日
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Phonetic (sound)成
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 晟?

Decomposition of 晟

IDS Structure⿱日成
晟Full Character
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日Ri4
top
成Cheng2
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 晟?

Write 晟

晟

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Grammar Patterns of 晟

晟 carries 5 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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北____重机制柴油机车正在调度供台塑冬山电石厂的石灰石列车,汉本站.

A lime rock freight train for Taiwan Plastic Co. at Han - Beng Station.

Example Sentences for 晟 (1)

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北晟重机制柴油机车正在调度供台塑冬山电石厂的石灰石列车,汉本站.

běi shèng zhòng jī zhì chái yóu jī chē zhèng zài tiáo dù gōng tái sù dōng shān diàn shí chǎng de shí huī shí liè chē, , hàn běn.

A lime rock freight train for Taiwan Plastic Co. at Han - Beng Station.

Cultural Notes for 晟

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, brightness is often associated with positive qualities like hope, success, and good fortune, making this character suitable for names or poetic expressions that convey positivity.

Word Family of 晟

Words Containing This Character1
晟chéngsplendor
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Compound Meaning

What does 晟 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 晟

It's typically used in literary contexts or as a surname. You might see it in names or poetic phrases.