Definitions

abundant; graceful

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

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About

The character "奕" possesses an etymology centered on the concept of grandeur and magnitude, as its traditional form is constructed from the component "大" meaning large or great, combined with "廾" which represents two hands lifting or supporting something, thus originally conveying the image of something substantial and imposing. This foundational sense of physical largeness and stature gradually evolved into more abstract applications, particularly in conveying a state of radiant vitality and splendid appearance, most enduringly captured in the idiom "神采奕奕" which describes a person's vibrant and spirited demeanor. While the character has retained its structural form without undergoing simplification, its semantic emphasis transitioned from describing external, physical grandeur to embodying an internal, luminous quality of brilliance and vigor.

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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)
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Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)
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他的名字叫明。

Tā de míngzì jiào Yìmíng.

His name is Yiming.

是个聪明的学生。

Lǐ Yì shì gè cōngmíng de xuéshēng.

Li Yi is a smart student.

灯光,照亮了房间。

Dēngguāng yìyì, zhàoliàng le fángjiān.

The light is brilliant, illuminating the room.

轩今天穿了一件新衣服。

Yìxuān jīntiān chuān le yī jiàn xīn yīfu.

Yixuan wore a new piece of clothing today.

她的眼睛有神。

Tā de yǎnjing yìyì yǒu shén.

Her eyes are sparkling with life.

博在比赛中表现得非常出色。

Yìbó zài bǐsài zhōng biǎoxiàn dé fēichāng chūsè.

Yibo performed exceptionally well in the competition.

这幅画的色彩,令人赞叹。

Zhè fú huà de sècǎi yìyì, lìng rén zàntàn.

The colors of this painting are brilliant, making people admire it.

尽管面对困难,他依然有神地演讲。

Jǐnguǎn miànduì kùnnán, tā yīrán yìyì yǒu shén de yǎnjiǎng.

Despite facing difficulties, he still gave a speech with vibrant energy.