晞 (xī) - Dawn & to dry in the sun

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xī ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

晞 · xī

Dawn;

to dry in the sun;

to dawn;

to become bright.

Dawnto dry in the sunto dawn

Usage highlights

Morning dewDry in the sunDawn lightSunDry by evaporationBrighten

Synonyms

  • 曦— sunlight; rays of dawn
  • 晒— to sun; to dry in the sun
  • 晨— morning; dawn

Antonyms

  • 暮— dusk; evening
  • 湿— wet; moist

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The morning sun dries the dew (朝露待日晞).
  • We air the blankets in the sun (晾晒被子).
  • The eastern sky begins to brighten at dawn (东方既晞).

Collocations

  • Morning dew(朝晞)
  • Dry in the sun(晞晒)
  • Dawn light(晞光)
  • Sun-dried(日晞)
  • Dry by evaporation(晞发)
  • Brighten(晞明)

Idioms

  • Waiting for the sun to dry the morning dew(朝露待日晞)
  • Dry hair in the sun(晞发阳阿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical poetry, often describing the evaporation of dew at sunrise.
  • Associated with renewal and purity in literary contexts.
  • Used in names to convey hope, freshness, and new beginnings.

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