fai1暉晖
Jyutpingfai1
Yalefāi
Definition
Sunshine; sunlight.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively used in names or formal literary expressions rather than in everyday spoken vocabulary. It carries a poetic and elegant nuance, often evoking the imagery of gentle, radiant light. You will rarely hear it in casual conversation unless discussing the meaning of a person's name.
Examples
His name has the character 暉, it feels very warm.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for the common word for sunshine, 陽光, but 暉 is a literary morpheme and cannot be used as a standalone noun in a sentence.
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Grammar guides
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