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March 24, 2026
曄yè(ye4)
The character 曄 (yè) conveys a sense of brightness, radiance, or thriving conditions. It is often used in contexts that describe something flourishing or full of life, such as plants or a person's spirit. Its nuanced meaning can also imply a sense of hopefulness or positivity.
Strokes15Radical日Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, brightness and thriving are often associated with prosperity and good fortune, especially during festivals like the Spring Festival, where vibrant decorations symbolize a prosperous new year.
Memory Tip
Imagine a bright sun shining on a vibrant garden filled with thriving plants. The character 曄 has a 'sun' component (日) at the top, symbolizing brightness, and a flourishing plant at the bottom, indicating thriving. The pronunciation 'yè' sounds like 'yay,' which you might say when you see something thriving and bright.
Meanings of 曄
yè(ye4)
1bright, radiant; thriving
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曄Simplified
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日Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a bright sun shining on a vibrant garden filled with thriving plants. The character 曄 has a 'sun' component (日) at the top, symbolizing brightness, and a flourishing plant at the bottom, indicating thriving. The pronunciation 'yè' sounds like 'yay,' which you might say when you see something thriving and bright.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 曄 with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. This character is used in more formal contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversations. Be mindful of its tonal pronunciation; a mispronunciation can completely change the meaning.
HSK Study Tips
Although 曄 is not part of the HSK list, it can be connected to HSK Level 3 vocabulary related to nature and emotions. Students should focus on recognizing similar characters that convey brightness and thriving, such as 明 (bright) and 兴 (to flourish).
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, brightness and thriving are often associated with prosperity and good fortune, especially during festivals like the Spring Festival, where vibrant decorations symbolize a prosperous new year.
Common Mistakes
Learners might confuse 曄 with the character 烨 (yè), which also means bright but has a different context and usage. Always remember that 曄 specifically implies thriving, while 烨 focuses more on brightness.
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Cultural Notes for 曄
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In Chinese culture, brightness and thriving are often associated with prosperity and good fortune, especially during festivals like the Spring Festival, where vibrant decorations symbolize a prosperous new year.
Word Family of 曄
Words Containing This Character4
晔yèbright light曄
范晔historian from Song of the Southern Dynasties 南朝宋, author of History of Eastern Han 後漢書|后汉书范曄
李晔Li Ye, personal name of twentieth Tang emperor Zhaozong 昭宗[Zhāozōng] (867-904), reigned 888-904李曄
赵晔Zhao Ye, Han dynasty historian, author of History of the Southern States Wu and Yue 吳越春秋|吴越春秋趙曄
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Frequently Asked Questions about 曄
Synonyms include 明 (bright) and 兴 (to flourish), which also convey a sense of positivity.
No, 曄 is more often found in literary or poetic contexts rather than in everyday speech.
Think of the word 'yay' to connect 'yè' with a sense of joy and brightness.
