灿 càn vivid
vivid; illuminating; brilliant
How to remember 灿: 火 fire + 山 mountain = vivid. At the lantern festival, fireworks burst over the mountain, and the children gasp at a sky so vivid with colour.
Component breakdown
灿 = 火 fire + 山 mountain
- 火 fire
- 山 mountain
At the lantern festival, fireworks burst over the mountain, and the children gasp at a sky so vivid with colour.
How it is used
- Occurs in 灿烂 (cànlàn): brilliant/glorious/radiant - 阳光灿烂 (yángguāng cànlàn) brilliant sunshine, 灿烂的笑容 (cànlàn de xiàoróng) a dazzling smile, 灿烂的文化 (cànlàn de wénhuà) a splendid culture. Bright, positive register. Also 金灿灿 (jīncàncàn) glittering gold.