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烨 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
烨yèglorious, splendid; a blaze of firenr, 10 strokes, radical 火
烨yèblaze of fireunknown, 10 strokes, radical 火
yè(ye4) T4
  1. 1glorious, splendid; a blaze of fire
  2. 2blaze of fire
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March 24, 2026

烨(燁)yè(ye4)

The character 烨 (yè) expresses concepts related to brightness and splendor, often in contexts that evoke images of fire or brilliance. It is commonly used to describe something glorious or radiant, such as a shining personality or a spectacular event.

Strokes10Radical火
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, 烨 is often associated with auspiciousness and success, frequently appearing in names and poetry to convey a sense of honor and achievement. It embodies the cultural emphasis on brightness as a metaphor for positive attributes.

Memory Tip

Imagine a blazing fire that illuminates everything around it, symbolizing glory and brilliance. The character 烨 has the radical 火 (fire) at its base, reinforcing the idea of brightness and intensity, while the other component suggests vastness, much like a grand, radiant display.

Meanings of 烨

yè(ye4)
1glorious, splendid; a blaze of fire
2blaze of fire
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About 烨

烨Simplified
燁Traditional
10Strokes
火Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

烨 is more often used in literary or poetic contexts rather than in everyday conversation, making it somewhat formal. Be careful with tone, as the second tone (yè) can sound similar to other words and may lead to confusion. Common collocations include phrases describing glorious achievements or radiant beauty.

HSK Study Tips

Although 烨 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary lists, it connects with other words related to light and brightness at higher levels, such as 光 (guāng) and 明 (míng). Learners should focus on understanding its nuanced meanings related to glory and brilliance.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 烨 with similar-sounding words like 叶 (yè), which means 'leaf.' It's important to note that 烨 has the meaning of brightness and glory, while 叶 has a completely different meaning.

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Etymology of 烨

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

A glorious 华 blaze 火; 华 also provides the pronunciation

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Case file: 烨

  1. 1The giveawayA glorious 华 blaze 火; 华 also provides the pronunciation
  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 烨?

Decomposition of 烨

IDS Structure⿰火华
烨Full Character
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火Huo3
left
华hua1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 烨?

How to say glorious, splendid; a blaze of fire in Chinese

“glorious, splendid; a blaze of fire” in Chinese is烨yè

The character 烨 (yè) expresses concepts related to brightness and splendor, often in contexts that evoke images of fire or brilliance. It is commonly used to describe something glorious or radiant, such as a shining personality or a spectacular event.

When to use 烨

烨 is more often used in literary or poetic contexts rather than in everyday conversation, making it somewhat formal. Be careful with tone, as the second tone (yè) can sound similar to other words and may lead to confusion. Common collocations include phrases describing glorious achievements or radiant beauty.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 烨 with similar-sounding words like 叶 (yè), which means 'leaf.' It's important to note that 烨 has the meaning of brightness and glory, while 叶 has a completely different meaning.

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烨

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Word Family of 烨

Words Containing This Character2
烨yèglorious燁
黄长烨Hwang Jang-yop (1923-2010), North Korean politician known for defecting to South Korea黃長燁
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Compound Meaning

What does 烨 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 烨

It means glorious or splendid, often associated with brightness like a fire.

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