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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
烜xuǎnsunlight; to dry in the sunzg, 10 strokes, radical 火
烜xuǎnbrilliantunknown, 10 strokes, radical 火
xuǎn(xuan3)xuan T3
  1. 1sunlight; to dry in the sun
  2. 2brilliant
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March 24, 2026

烜xuǎn(xuan3)

The character 烜 (xuǎn) refers to the brilliance of sunlight or something that is exposed to the sun. It can also imply drying in the sun, reflecting a sense of brightness and warmth. This character is often used in literary contexts to describe vivid light or shining brightness.

Strokes10Radical火
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, sunlight is often associated with positivity, growth, and vitality. The character 烜 reflects this cultural appreciation for bright, sunny days as symbols of good fortune and happiness.

Memory tip

Imagine the sun (日) shining brilliantly on a bright day. The character 烜 combines the fire radical (火) with the idea of sunlight, evoking an image of something glowing intensely. You can think of it as a 'shining fire' to help you remember both the sound and meaning.

Meanings of 烜

xuǎn(xuan3)
1sunlight; to dry in the sun
2brilliant
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烜Simplified
10Strokes
火Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone; 烜 is pronounced with a third tone (xuǎn), which can be confused with other similar-sounding words. This character is more often found in literary or poetic contexts rather than everyday conversation. Common collocations include phrases related to light and brightness.

HSK Study Tips

While 烜 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, understanding it can help learners appreciate more complex literary texts. It connects with other HSK words related to light and nature, such as 光 (guāng, light) and 日 (rì, sun). Focus on recognizing the character in context.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 烜 with similar characters like 旋 (xuán), which means to rotate. Remember that 烜 specifically relates to sunlight and brightness. An incorrect usage might be saying '我喜欢烜的天气' when you should say '我喜欢阳光明媚的天气' to convey that you like sunny weather.

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Etymology of 烜

Formation typeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory hint

To bake 火 in the sun 亘; 亘 also provides the pronunciation

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Origin

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Decomposition of 烜

IDS Structure⿰火亘
烜Full character
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火Huo3
left
亘gen4
right
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How to say sunlight; to dry in the sun in Chinese

“sunlight; to dry in the sun” in Chinese is烜xuǎn

The character 烜 (xuǎn) refers to the brilliance of sunlight or something that is exposed to the sun. It can also imply drying in the sun, reflecting a sense of brightness and warmth. This character is often used in literary contexts to describe vivid light or shining brightness.

When to use 烜

Be cautious with the tone; 烜 is pronounced with a third tone (xuǎn), which can be confused with other similar-sounding words. This character is more often found in literary or poetic contexts rather than everyday conversation. Common collocations include phrases related to light and brightness.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 烜 with similar characters like 旋 (xuán), which means to rotate. Remember that 烜 specifically relates to sunlight and brightness. An incorrect usage might be saying '我喜欢烜的天气' when you should say '我喜欢阳光明媚的天气' to convey that you like sunny weather.

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Word Family of 烜

Words containing this character1
烜xuǎnbrilliant

Frequently asked questions about 烜

It is pronounced with a third tone, xuǎn.

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