bright, dazzling

JLPT N5 10 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Usage of (huǎng)

The character primarily means "to sway" or "to shake" physically, often describing objects like branches or heads moving back and forth. It also conveys the sense of dazzling or glaring light that makes it hard to see clearly.

Common contexts

  • Physical movement: is frequently used to describe something shaking or swaying, such as "" (branches swaying).
  • Sensation of dizziness: When someone's head or body moves unsteadily, can describe that sensation.
  • Brightness or glare: It can describe light that dazzles or blinds temporarily.

Collocations and patterns

Notes

is often used in informal or descriptive contexts. It differs from (yáo), which also means "to shake" but is more general and can be used for deliberate shaking. often implies a more natural or uncontrolled movement. When used for light, it emphasizes the dazzling or blinding effect rather than just brightness.

Example Sentences

The branches are swaying back and forth in the wind.

His head swayed a bit, feeling a little dizzy.

The sunlight dazzled me so much that I couldn’t open my eyes.