Definitions

chéng surname Cheng
shèng brightness of sun; splendor; also pr. [chéng]

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

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The character 晟 features the sun radical 日 at the top, providing the semantic meaning of brightness or light, with 成 at the bottom serving as its phonetic component. Its primary sense involves splendor and illumination, often extending to concepts of prosperity and flourishing. Due to these positive associations with light and success, the character is most commonly found in personal names and literary contexts rather than daily speech. The structure visually represents intense light or accomplishment, abstracting the concept of daylight into a broader symbol of vitality and achievement.

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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)
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Seal Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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