焕

煥

huàn

奂 + 火

Definitions

huàn (adjective) brilliant; lustrous

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 火 represents the meaning and 奂 represents the sound. Simplified form of 煥.

Semantic: 火 Phonetic: 奂

About

焕 (simplified from 煥) is a phonosemantic compound: the fire radical 火 ('fire') on the left links it to the meanings of light, heat, and brightness, while the right component 奂 (traditional 奐) functions as the phonetic indicator, giving the character its pronunciation. Its primary meaning is brilliant radiance or glowing light, and this physical luminosity easily extends into metaphorical uses, such as a glowing countenance, a rejuvenated mental spirit, or the fresh, vibrant, renewed appearance of an object or environment after restoration.

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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)

Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)

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Example Sentences Hide

他的笑容焕发光彩。

Tā de xiàoróng huànfā guāngcǎi.

His smile radiates with brilliance.

新油漆让墙壁焕发光泽。

Xīn yóuqī ràng qiángbì huànfā guāngzé.

The new paint makes the wall shine with luster.

运动后他精神焕发。

Yùndòng hòu tā jīngshén huànfā.

After exercising, he is full of vitality.

这个设计焕发现代感。

Zhège shèjì huànfā xiàndài gǎn.

This design exudes a modern feeling.

她的新发型焕发青春活力。

Tā de xīn fàxíng huànfā qīngchūn huólì.

Her new hairstyle radiates youthful energy.

通过改革，企业焕发了新生。

Tōngguò gǎigé, qǐyè huànfāle xīnshēng.

Through reform, the enterprise has been revitalized.

文化节让古老小镇焕发魅力。

Wénhuà jié ràng gǔlǎo xiǎo zhèn huànfā mèilì.

The cultural festival makes the ancient town glow with charm.

教育投入使乡村学校焕发新貌。

Jiàoyù tóurù shǐ xiāngcūn xuéxiào huànfā xīn mào.

Investment in education has given the rural school a renewed appearance.

Related Characters

Component: 奂

Component: 火

焕