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晔 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
晔yèbright, radiant; thrivingg, 10 strokes, radical 日, rank #35003, Very Hard
晔yèbright lightunknown, 10 strokes, radical 日, rank #35003, Very Hard
晔yèto sparkleunknown, 10 strokes, radical 日, rank #35003, Very Hard
yè(ye4) T4
  1. 1bright, radiant; thriving
  2. 2bright light
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March 24, 2026

晔(曄)yè(ye4)

The character 晔 (yè) refers to brightness or radiance and is often used to describe something that shines or sparkles. It conveys a sense of thriving light, typically associated with clarity and vividness in various contexts, such as nature or emotions.

Strokes10Radical日Frequency#35003DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, light and brightness often symbolize prosperity and good fortune, which is reflected in the use of terms like 晔 in poetry and literature to evoke positive imagery.

Memory Tip

Imagine a sunlit day where everything sparkles with light. The character 晔 combines the radical for 'sun' (日) with a component that resembles a shining star (也), reminding you that this character signifies bright, radiant light. Picture a star shining brightly in the sun to remember its meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 晔

yè(ye4)
1bright, radiant; thriving
2bright light
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About 晔

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

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Usage Notes

Be careful when using 晔 in conversation, as it is more formal and often found in literary contexts rather than everyday speech. Common collocations might include phrases related to bright lights or flourishing conditions. Ensure you pronounce it with the correct tone (yè) to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

While 晔 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it is useful for learners interested in advanced reading or literary texts. Focus on recognizing the character in context and associating it with related words like 明 (bright) or 光 (light) as part of your vocabulary expansion.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 晔 with similar characters like 叶 (yè), which means 'leaf.' A common mistake is using 晔 in informal contexts; instead, use 晔 in writings that require a more poetic touch.

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Pronunciation of 晔

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Etymology of 晔

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

A flower 华 blooming in the sun 日

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Case file: 晔

  1. 1The giveawayA flower 华 blooming in the sun 日
  2. 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 晔?

Decomposition of 晔

IDS Structure⿰日华
晔Full Character
=
日Ri4
left
华hua1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 晔?

How to say bright, radiant; thriving in Chinese

“bright, radiant; thriving” in Chinese is晔yè

The character 晔 (yè) refers to brightness or radiance and is often used to describe something that shines or sparkles. It conveys a sense of thriving light, typically associated with clarity and vividness in various contexts, such as nature or emotions.

When to use 晔

Be careful when using 晔 in conversation, as it is more formal and often found in literary contexts rather than everyday speech. Common collocations might include phrases related to bright lights or flourishing conditions. Ensure you pronounce it with the correct tone (yè) to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 晔 with similar characters like 叶 (yè), which means 'leaf.' A common mistake is using 晔 in informal contexts; instead, use 晔 in writings that require a more poetic touch.

Write 晔

晔

Practice writing 晔 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Word Family of 晔

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[Zhāo​zōng] (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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Compound Meaning

What does 晔 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 晔

You can use 晔 in formal writing or poetry to describe something that is bright or radiant, particularly in nature or art.

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