朏 (fěi) - Crescent moon & first appearance of the moon after new moon

朏Tone 3

fěi ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 月

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朏 · fěi

Crescent moon;

first appearance of the moon after new moon;

bright;

to shine;

to dawn;

to begin to grow light.

Crescent moonfirst appearance of the moon after new moonbright

Usage highlights

Crescent moonDawn lightBeginning of lunar monthGradual brightnessThird day of lunar monthLunar crescent

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 晦— dark of the moon
  • 望— full moon

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The crescent moon appeared in the evening sky (朏月).
  • The dawn began to break (朏明).
  • It marks the beginning of the lunar month (月朏).
  • The light gradually increased (朏朏).

Collocations

  • Crescent moon(朏月)
  • Dawn light(朏明)
  • Beginning of lunar month(月朏)
  • Gradual brightness(朏朏)
  • Third day of lunar month(朏日)
  • Lunar crescent(朏魄)

Idioms

  • The crescent moon appears(月朏星辉)
  • Dawn breaks gradually(朏明将旦)
  • The beginning of brightness(朏魄初生)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient Chinese astronomy, 朏 referred to the first appearance of the crescent moon, marking the third day of the lunar month.
  • The character carries connotations of new beginnings, hope, and gradual illumination.
  • It was used in classical texts to describe the delicate beauty of the emerging moon.

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