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hào (literary) white and shining

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The traditional form (simplified ) is a phono-semantic compound: it combines the 'head' radical () with the phonetic . Although the head radical anchors its structure, the character's meaning is essentially about whiteness, brightness, and luminous quality, especially as seen in the sky or broad expanses. Classical texts use it to depict the bright white sky, and the phrase '颢气' refers to the clear, radiant air of autumn. It is also a popular given name, embodying clarity and brilliance.

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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)
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Seal Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)
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Clerical Western Jin dynasty (266-316 AD)
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