绚

絢

xuàn

旬 + 纟

Definitions

xuàn adorned; swift; gorgeous; brilliant; variegated

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 纟 represents the meaning and 旬 represents the sound. Simplified form of 絢.

Semantic: 纟 Phonetic: 旬

About

绚 (traditional: 絢) is a phono-semantic compound. Its semantic component is the silk radical 纟 (from 糸), indicating a connection to silk textiles, while the phonetic element 旬 (xún) suggests its pronunciation. Originally, it referred to intricate, colorful patterns woven into silk or ornamental bindings. Over time, its meaning broadened to describe anything brilliantly colored or visually dazzling. Today, it is most commonly used in compounds like 绚丽 to convey radiant beauty or vibrant displays, extending well beyond its textile origins.

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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)

Seal Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)

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她的裙子很绚烂。

Tā de qúnzi hěn xuànlàn.

Her dress is very gorgeous.

彩虹有着绚丽的色彩。

Cǎihóng yǒu zhe xuànlì de sècǎi.

The rainbow has brilliant colors.

晚霞把天空染得绚烂多彩。

Wǎnxiá bǎ tiānkōng rǎn de xuànlàn duōcǎi.

The sunset clouds dyed the sky in brilliant and colorful hues.

青春是一段绚烂的时光。

Qīngchūn shì yī duàn xuànlàn de shíguāng.

Youth is a splendid period of time.

舞台上绚丽的灯光令人目不暇接。

Wǔtái shàng xuànlì de dēngguāng lìng rén mùbùxiájiē.

The dazzling stage lights are a feast for the eyes.

这幅画用色极其绚烂大胆。

Zhè fú huà yòngsè jíqí xuànlàn dàdǎn.

This painting uses extremely brilliant and bold colors.

她为自己的人生描绘了绚丽的篇章。

Tā wèi zìjǐ de rénshēng miáohuì le xuànlì de piānzhāng.

She has painted a splendid chapter for her own life.

文化交融碰撞出绚烂的思想火花。

Wénhuà jiāoróng pèngzhuàng chū xuànlàn de sīxiǎng huǒhuā.

The blending of cultures collides to produce brilliant sparks of thought.

Related Characters

Component: 旬

Component: 纟

绚