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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
颢hàobright, luminous; white, hoaryg, 18 strokes, radical 页
hào(hao4)hao T4
  1. 1bright, luminous; white, hoary
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March 24, 2026

颢(顥)hào(hao4)

The character 颢 (hào) means bright or luminous, often associated with a sense of clarity or purity, particularly in relation to the color white. It can be used to describe things that shine or have a bright appearance, such as the sun or snow. This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in literary or poetic contexts.

Strokes18Radical页
Cultural note

In Chinese poetry, the color white often symbolizes purity and clarity, and the use of 颢 can evoke feelings of enlightenment or a serene state of mind. It may also be found in descriptions of nature, emphasizing the beauty of bright landscapes.

Memory tip

Imagine a bright, shining sun (representing brightness) over a field of pure white snow. The character 颢 has a top part that resembles a bright sun with rays, while the bottom part suggests a landscape reflecting that brightness, linking both the meaning and pronunciation 'hào' to brightness and clarity.

Meanings of 颢

hào(hao4)
1bright, luminous; white, hoary
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About 颢

颢Simplified
顥Traditional
18Strokes
页Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 颢 with similar characters that also mean bright or white, such as 白 (bái). It's important to note that 颢 is more formal and might appear in literary contexts rather than casual conversation. Be cautious with pronunciation, as the fourth tone could lead to misunderstandings with similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

While 颢 is not included in the HSK levels, it is beneficial for advanced learners to recognize it in literary texts. Focus on its usage in poetry and classical literature, which often employs this character to convey deeper meanings of brightness and purity.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 颢 in everyday conversation instead of more common words like 明 (míng) or 白 (bái), which are more appropriate for daily use. For example, saying '颢天' (hào tiān) instead of '明天' (míng tiān) for 'bright day' is incorrect; '明天' is preferred.

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Etymology of 颢

Decomposition of 颢

IDS Structure⿰景页
颢Full character
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景Jing3
left
页ye4
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How to say bright, luminous; white, hoary in Chinese

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

The character 颢 (hào) means bright or luminous, often associated with a sense of clarity or purity, particularly in relation to the color white. It can be used to describe things that shine or have a bright appearance, such as the sun or snow. This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in literary or poetic contexts.

When to use 颢

Learners often confuse 颢 with similar characters that also mean bright or white, such as 白 (bái). It's important to note that 颢 is more formal and might appear in literary contexts rather than casual conversation. Be cautious with pronunciation, as the fourth tone could lead to misunderstandings with similar-sounding words.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly use 颢 in everyday conversation instead of more common words like 明 (míng) or 白 (bái), which are more appropriate for daily use. For example, saying '颢天' (hào tiān) instead of '明天' (míng tiān) for 'bright day' is incorrect; '明天' is preferred.

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Word Family of 颢

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 颢

No, 颢 is more often found in literary or poetic contexts rather than in everyday speech.

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