暆 (yí) - The sun gradually slanting westward & to describe the sun's movement in the afternoon.

暆Tone 2

yí ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

一懿

暆 · yí

The sun gradually slanting westward;

to describe the sun's movement in the afternoon.

The sun gradually slanting westwardto describe the sun's movement in the afternoon.

Usage highlights

Sun slantingFading lightEvening sunTime passingSun moving west

Synonyms

  • 斜— slanting, oblique (describing angle)
  • 暮— dusk, evening (time of day)

Antonyms

  • 晨— morning, dawn
  • 朝— morning, early day

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sun slants westward in the afternoon (日暆).
  • The light gradually fades as evening approaches (暆光).
  • A poetic description of time passing (日已暆).

Collocations

  • Sun slanting(日暆)
  • Fading light(暆光)
  • Evening sun(暆景)
  • Time passing(时暆)
  • Sun moving west(日西暆)

Idioms

  • The sun gradually setting(日已暆)
  • Light fading at dusk(暆光渐微)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese poetry to describe the passage of time and the beauty of sunset.
  • Appears in historical texts to indicate the time of day when the sun begins to set.
  • Rare character primarily found in literary and poetic contexts rather than everyday usage.

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