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(literary) white and shining
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颢, traditionally written as 顥, is a phono-semantic compound. Its semantic component 頁 (simplified as 页) relates to the head, while 晓 provides the phonetic element. The character primarily signifies whiteness, brightness, or luminosity, often used to describe the vast, clear sky. In classical texts, it appears in compounds like '颢气' to evoke the bright, crisp atmosphere of autumn. Due to its association with clarity and radiance, 颢 is also a common element in personal names.
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