(hán) - Hán — dawn, daybreak & the sky just before sunrise

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· hán

Hán — dawn, daybreak;

the sky just before sunrise;

used metaphorically for hope and new beginnings.

Hán — dawn, daybreakthe sky just before sunriseused metaphorically for hope and new beginnings.

Usage highlights

Morning skyDawn's lightBright dawnDaybreakDawn and duskName: Xiaohan

Synonyms

  • morning
  • dawn, daybreak
  • sunlight, especially at dawn

Antonyms

  • dusk, evening
  • evening, sunset
  • night

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The morning sky before sunrise (晗天).
  • A name meaning 'dawn's light' (晓晗).
  • A poetic term for the beginning of day (晗光).
  • Used in literary names to symbolize hope (晗明).

Collocations

  • Morning sky(晗天)
  • Dawn's light(晗光)
  • Bright dawn(晗明)
  • Daybreak(晗曦)
  • Dawn and dusk(晗夕)
  • Name: Xiaohan(晓晗)

Idioms

  • The sky brightens at dawn(晗天欲晓)
  • Dawn's first light(晗光初现)
  • Hope like the morning sky(晗曦之望)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 晗 is a literary character, not common in classical texts but popular in modern naming for its poetic connotation of dawn and hope.
  • It carries a positive, gentle aesthetic, often used in feminine names but also suitable for unisex names.
  • The character evokes imagery of a new beginning, clarity, and optimism.

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