皓 (hào) — (literary) bright, white, luminous

Definition

皓 (hào) is a literary adjective meaning 'bright, white, luminous' — often used in classical or formal contexts to describe moonlight, teeth, or the complexion of an elderly person. It appears in set phrases like 皓月 (bright moon) and 皓齿 (white teeth). This character is distinct from the more common 好 (hǎo) and is not used in everyday conversation.

(literary) brightwhiteluminous

Examples

皓。
Yì lún hào yuè guà zài tiānkōng zhōng.
A bright moon hangs in the sky.
，皓。
Tā wēiwēi yí xiào, lù chū hào chǐ.
She smiled slightly, revealing her white teeth.
皓，。
Nà wèi lǎorén hào shǒu tóng yán, jīngshén hěn hǎo.
That old man has white hair and a youthful face, and is in good spirits.

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