旫 (tiāo) - Sun obscured & dim sunlight

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tiāo ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 日

檀婷

旫 · tiāo

Sun obscured;

dim sunlight;

early morning when the sun has not fully risen.

Sun obscureddim sunlightearly morning when the sun has not fully

Usage highlights

Dim sunlightEarly morningObscured sunFaint dawnMorning twilight

Synonyms

  • 晦— dark; obscure
  • 朦— dim; hazy

Antonyms

  • 明— bright; clear
  • 朗— bright; clear

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The morning sun was still dim (旫日).
  • At dawn, the light was faint (旫光).
  • The sky was overcast at sunrise (旫晨).

Collocations

  • Dim sunlight(旫光)
  • Early morning(旫晨)
  • Obscured sun(旫日)
  • Faint dawn(旫晓)
  • Morning twilight(旫曙)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts describing atmospheric conditions.
  • Reflects the poetic observation of natural light in traditional Chinese literature.

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