Definitions

huī (verb) to shine; to radiate light
huī (noun) splendor; brilliance

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound. Simplified form of .

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The character 辉, with its traditional form 輝, combines the semantic component 光 (light) with 軍, which initially served a phonetic role. Its core meaning historically pertained to physical light or brightness, but over time it acquired extended abstract connotations such as glory, splendor, or illustriousness. Structurally, the traditional form visibly integrates 光 and 軍, while the simplified form 辉 substitutes 軍 with 军, yet both versions consistently rely on 光 to convey the fundamental concept of radiance.

Example Sentences Hide

夕阳余真美。

Xī yáng yú huī zhēn měi.

The sunset glow is really beautiful.

他的未来充满光

Tā de wèi lái chōng mǎn guāng huī.

His future is full of brightness.

这座城市灯火煌。

Zhè zuò chéng shì dēng huǒ huī huáng.

This city is brilliantly lit.

月光映在湖面上。

Yuè guāng huī yìng zài hú miàn shàng.

The moonlight reflects on the lake surface.

她的笑容像光一样温暖。

Tā de xiào róng xiàng guāng huī yí yàng wēn nuǎn.

Her smile is as warm as brightness.

煌的成就来自辛勤的努力。

Huī huáng de chéng jiù lái zì xīn qín de nǔ lì.

Glorious achievements come from hard work.

在历史的光中,我们看到了希望。

Zài lì shǐ de huī guāng zhōng, wǒ men kàn dào le xī wàng.

In the glow of history, we see hope.

科学家们的发现为人类带来了新的光

Kē xué jiā men de fā xiàn wèi rén lèi dài lái le xīn de guāng huī.

The discoveries of scientists have brought new brightness to humanity.