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晔 is a phono-semantic compound: the semantic radical 日 (sun, light, daytime) combines with the phonetic component 华 (flower). The traditional form is 曄, using the fuller 華. Together they evoke a flower blooming in the sun, conveying dazzling radiance. Its primary meaning is brilliant light or shining radiance, drawn from the solar imagery. The character is used in literary, poetic, and formal contexts to describe luminous qualities or resplendent visuals, often appearing in compounds that signify brilliance.
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