晃

dazzle, sway, shake

晃 is composed of 日 (sun) and 光 (light), conveying the idea of sunlight. Sunlight is extremely intense, and staring at it can cause dizziness or blurred vision. When dizzy, the body may sway, so 晃 carries the meanings of dazzling or shaking.

Vocabulary of 晃

  • 晃動 (sway)
  • 搖晃 (shake)
  • 一晃 (in a flash)

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