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明

míng

bright, light, brilliant; clear

Strokes
8
Level
HSK 1 · TOCFL Novice 1
Frequency
No. 124
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What 明 means

Ming Dynasty (1368–1644); surname Ming; Ming (c. 2000 BC), fourth of the legendary Flame Emperors, 炎帝 descended from Shennong 神农 Farmer God; bright; opposite: dark 暗; (of meaning) clear; to understand; next; public or open; wise; generic term for a sacrifice to the gods

Ideographic: The light of the sun 日 and moon 月

Made of 日 + 月

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