曈 (tóng) - Tóng — describes the appearance of the sun & the gradual brightening of the sky at dawn

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曈 · tóng

Tóng — describes the appearance of the sun at daybreak;

the gradual brightening of the sky at dawn;

also refers to dim or hazy light.

Tóng — describes the appearance of the sunthe gradual brightening of the sky at dawnalso refers to dim or hazy light.

Usage highlights

Dawn lightBright dawnSunrise appearanceMorning radianceDim lightDaybreak

Synonyms

  • 晨— morning, dawn
  • 曦— sunlight, especially morning light
  • 曙— daybreak, dawn

Antonyms

  • 暮— dusk, evening
  • 昏— dusk, twilight
  • 暗— dark, dim

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sky is gradually brightening at dawn (日初曈曈).
  • The morning sun shines brightly (初日曈曈).
  • The dawn light gradually illuminates the earth (曈光渐明).

Collocations

  • Dawn light(曈光)
  • Bright dawn(曈昽)
  • Sunrise appearance(日曈)
  • Morning radiance(晨曈)
  • Dim light(曈朦)
  • Daybreak(曈时)

Idioms

  • The bright rising sun(初日曈曈)
  • The gradual brightening of dawn(曈曈渐明)
  • Dim morning light(曈昽晨光)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Frequently appears in classical Chinese poetry to depict sunrise and the transition from night to day.
  • Associated with new beginnings, hope, and enlightenment in literary contexts.
  • Often used metaphorically to represent the dawning of understanding or realization.

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