夕 (xī) - evening, dusk, sunset & refers to the latter part of the day.

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xī ｜ 3 strokes ｜ radical: 夕

万响

夕 · xī

evening, dusk, sunset;

refers to the latter part of the day.

evening, dusk, sunsetrefers to the latter part of the day.

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 暮— dusk, evening
  • 晚— evening, night

Antonyms

  • 朝— morning, dawn
  • 晨— morning

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sunset is very beautiful (夕阳很美).
  • We had dinner together (共进晚餐).
  • On New Year's Eve (除夕), families gather.
  • The sky at dusk (夕照) is picturesque.

Collocations

  • evening(夕)
  • sunset(夕阳)
  • dinner(晚餐)
  • New Year's Eve(除夕)
  • dusk(夕照)
  • evening glow(夕晖)

Idioms

  • Morning and evening(朝夕相处)
  • Only one day left(朝不保夕)
  • The setting sun is infinitely good(夕阳无限好)
  • A matter of life and death(危在旦夕)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient times, '夕' referred to the time when the moon appears, marking the end of the day.
  • 除夕 (New Year's Eve) is a major Chinese festival where families reunite for a feast.
  • 夕 is often used poetically to convey tranquility, melancholy, or the passage of time.

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