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顥hàobright, luminous; white, hoaryx, 21 strokes, radical 頁
hào(hao4)hao T4
  1. 1bright, luminous; white, hoary
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March 24, 2026

顥hào(hao4)

The character 顥 (hào) means bright or luminous, often associated with a shining quality. It can also refer to something that is white or hoary, indicating a sense of clarity or purity. This character is not commonly used in daily conversation and is more likely to appear in literary or formal contexts.

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Cultural note

In Chinese poetry and literature, brightness and clarity often symbolize purity and enlightenment, representing ideals of wisdom and virtue. This character may appear in historical texts discussing philosophy or aesthetics.

Memory tip

Imagine a bright light (亮) shining on a white (白) surface, illuminating everything around it. The character 顥 resembles a light beam shining down, with the radical for 'eye' (目) suggesting clarity and brightness, which helps you remember its meaning and pronunciation (hào).

Meanings of 顥

hào(hao4)
1bright, luminous; white, hoary
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顥Simplified
21Strokes
頁Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Due to its formal nature, 顥 is often found in literary texts rather than spoken language. Be cautious with the tone; using the wrong tone (hào vs. hào) can change the meaning entirely. Common collocations include phrases describing brightness or clarity in poetry.

HSK Study Tips

Although 顥 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be beneficial to recognize it when reading classical texts. Students should focus on related words like 明 (bright) and 白 (white) to build their understanding of light and color themes in Mandarin.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 顥 with the similar-sounding 豪 (háo, meaning 'wealthy') due to the tonal difference. Always remember, 顥 (hào) emphasizes brightness, while 豪 (háo) conveys a sense of luxury.

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Etymology of 顥

Decomposition of 顥

IDS Structure⿰景頁
顥Full character
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景Jing3
left
頁ye4
right
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How to say bright, luminous; white, hoary in Chinese

“bright, luminous; white, hoary” in Chinese is顥hào

The character 顥 (hào) means bright or luminous, often associated with a shining quality. It can also refer to something that is white or hoary, indicating a sense of clarity or purity. This character is not commonly used in daily conversation and is more likely to appear in literary or formal contexts.

When to use 顥

Due to its formal nature, 顥 is often found in literary texts rather than spoken language. Be cautious with the tone; using the wrong tone (hào vs. hào) can change the meaning entirely. Common collocations include phrases describing brightness or clarity in poetry.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 顥 with the similar-sounding 豪 (háo, meaning 'wealthy') due to the tonal difference. Always remember, 顥 (hào) emphasizes brightness, while 豪 (háo) conveys a sense of luxury.

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Word Family of 顥

Words containing this character3
颢hàobright顥
程颢Cheng Hao (1032-1085), Song neo-Confucian scholar程顥
崔颢Cui Hao (-754), Tang dynasty poet and author of poem Yellow Crane Tower 黃鶴樓|黄鹤楼崔顥
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Frequently Asked Questions about 顥

Synonyms include 明 (bright) and 光 (light), which are more commonly used.

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