晅 (xuǎn) - Sunlight & daylight

晅Tone 3

xuǎn ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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晅 · xuǎn

Sunlight;

daylight;

to dry in the sun;

to expose to sunlight.

Sunlightdaylightto dry in the sun

Usage highlights

SunlightTo dry in the sunSunshineBright sunlightMorning sunSun

Synonyms

  • 晒— to sun; to dry in the sun
  • 照— to shine; to illuminate
  • 光— light; brightness

Antonyms

  • 阴— overcast; shady
  • 暗— dark; dim

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sun shines brightly (阳光晅耀).
  • We need to air the quilt in the sun (把被子晅一晅).
  • Morning sunlight illuminates the courtyard (晨光晅照庭院).
  • The clothes dried quickly in the sun (衣服在太阳下晅干了).

Collocations

  • Sunlight(晅光)
  • To dry in the sun(晅晒)
  • Sunshine(晅日)
  • Bright sunlight(晅耀)
  • Morning sun(晨晅)
  • Sun-dried(晅干)

Idioms

  • Sunlight shines brightly(晅光普照)
  • Morning sun illuminates the earth(晨晅照地)
  • Sun-dried herbs(晅晒草药)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with positive yang energy in traditional Chinese philosophy.
  • Often used in classical literature to describe bright, clear weather.
  • Represents warmth, clarity and positive energy in naming contexts.

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