(niè) - A rare character meaning 'daybreak' or 'sunrise'.

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niè | 7 strokes | radical: 土

· niè

A rare character meaning 'daybreak' or 'sunrise'.

A rare character meaning 'daybreak' or 'sunrise'.

Usage highlights

SunriseDaybreakEarly morningDawn

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character 圼 refers to daybreak (日出).
  • It is used in classical texts to denote the time of sunrise (日出时分).
  • 圼 is an uncommon character in modern usage.

Collocations

  • Sunrise(日出)
  • Daybreak(黎明)
  • Early morning(清晨)
  • Dawn(拂晓)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 圼 is a rare character primarily found in classical Chinese texts.
  • Its usage in modern Chinese is extremely limited, mostly appearing in specialized dictionaries or historical contexts.

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