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bright / opposite: dark 暗[an4] / (of meaning) clear / to understand / next / public or open / wise / generic term for a sacrifice to the gods
Mnemonic
Mnemonic symbol: a very bright searchlight.
Together with the sun (日), Marilyn Monroe (mi) is looking for the moon (月) just inside the engine's kitchen ((e)ng2). To make the search easier they use a searchlight (明).
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) / surname Ming / Ming (c. 2000 BC), fourth of the legendary Flame Emperors, 炎帝[Yan2 di4] descended from Shennong 神農|神农[Shen2 nong2] Farmer God
to sprout / to bud / to have a strong affection for (slang) / adorable (loanword from Japanese 萌え moe, slang describing affection for a cute character)