旴 (xū) - Dawn & early morning

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xū ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 日

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旴 · xū

Dawn;

early morning;

sunrise;

also a place name in ancient China.

Dawnearly morningsunrise

Usage highlights

DawnEarly morningXuyi countySunriseBright dawn

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sun rises at dawn (旴日).
  • He arrived in the early morning (旴晨).
  • This area was called Xuyi (旴眙) in ancient times.

Collocations

  • Dawn(旴日)
  • Early morning(旴晨)
  • Xuyi county(旴眙县)
  • Sunrise(旴出)
  • Bright dawn(旴明)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in ancient Chinese place names, particularly Xuyi (旴眙) county in Jiangsu province.
  • Represents the concept of dawn and early morning in classical Chinese texts.

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