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jiǎn
Meaning: bright
💡 Sun (日) + bundle (柬) = bright light through a bundle.
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暕 (jiǎn) meaning in English —

暕 (jiǎn) is a rare Chinese character meaning 'bright' or 'clear'. It combines the sun radical 日 (rì) with 柬 (jiǎn), suggesting sunlight filtering through a bundle or bringing clarity. Historically, it appears in classical texts describing radiant sunlight or moral brightness. Though uncommon today, it reflects the poetic depth of Chinese character composition.

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