曙 (shǔ) - Dawn, daybreak, sunrise & the first light of morning.

曙Tone 3

shǔ ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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曙 · shǔ

Dawn, daybreak, sunrise;

the first light of morning.

Dawn, daybreak, sunrisethe first light of morning.

Usage highlights

Dawn lightColor of dawnDawn breaksMorning glowDawn chorusAt daybreak

Synonyms

  • 晨— morning, dawn
  • 旦— dawn, daybreak
  • 晓— dawn, daybreak

Antonyms

  • 暮— dusk, evening
  • 昏— dusk, twilight
  • 夜— night

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The dawn breaks over the horizon (曙光).
  • We set out at daybreak (曙色中出发).
  • The morning light illuminated the valley (曙光照亮山谷).
  • He works from dawn till dusk (他从曙到暮地工作).

Collocations

  • Dawn light(曙光)
  • Color of dawn(曙色)
  • Dawn breaks(破曙)
  • Morning glow(曙霞)
  • Dawn chorus(曙鸣)
  • At daybreak(在曙时)

Idioms

  • The light of dawn(曙光初照)
  • Cutting through the dawn(划破曙色)
  • Welcoming the morning light(迎曙)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 曙 represents the transition from night to day, symbolizing hope, new beginnings, and enlightenment.
  • In classical poetry, 曙 often appears in descriptions of morning scenes and metaphors for renewal.
  • The character carries positive connotations of illumination and the dispelling of darkness.

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