曬 (shài) - To sun & to dry in the sun

曬Tone 4

shài ｜ 23 strokes ｜ radical:

三姗

曬 · shài

To sun;

to dry in the sun;

to bask;

to expose to sunlight;

to air out.

To sunto dry in the sunto bask

Usage highlights

SunbatheAir blanketsDry grainsSunAir clothesSun exposure

Synonyms

  • 晒— Simplified form of 曬; to dry in the sun
  • 晾— To air-dry; to sun-dry
  • 曝— To expose to sunlight; to sun

Antonyms

  • 阴— Shade; cloudy (opposite of sun exposure)
  • 湿— Wet; moist (opposite of drying)
  • 藏— To hide; to conceal (opposite of exposing)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She is sunbathing on the beach (在海滩上曬太阳).
  • We need to air out the blankets (曬被子).
  • He is drying grains in the yard (在院子里曬粮食).
  • Don't expose this to direct sunlight (不要把它放在阳光下曬).

Collocations

  • Sunbathe(曬太阳)
  • Air blankets(曬被子)
  • Dry grains(曬粮食)
  • Sun-dried(曬干的)
  • Air clothes(曬衣服)
  • Sun exposure(日曬)

Idioms

  • Basking in reflected glory(沾光; 曬恩愛)
  • Sun-dried and wind-blown(風吹日曬)
  • To air one's achievements(曬成就)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally associated with agricultural practices of drying crops and preserving food.
  • In modern usage, often refers to sharing personal life on social media (e.g., 曬照片 - sharing photos).
  • Related to health practices of sun exposure for vitamin D absorption.

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