阳 (yáng) - The sun & sunlight

阳Tone 2

yáng ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 阝

嬿一

阳 · yáng

The sun;

sunlight;

positive (as opposed to yin);

male principle in Chinese philosophy;

south side of a hill;

north bank of a river.

The sunsunlightpositive (as opposed to yin)

Usage highlights

SunlightSunnyPositive energySolar energySunriseSunset

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 阴— yin; negative; shady
  • 暗— dark
  • 夜— night

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sun is shining brightly (阳光灿烂).
  • Today is sunny (今天晴天).
  • He has a positive attitude (他态度积极).
  • This is the south side of the mountain (这是山的阳面).

Collocations

  • Sunlight(阳光)
  • Sunny(太阳)
  • Positive energy(正能量)
  • Solar energy(太阳能)
  • Sunrise(朝阳)
  • Sunset(夕阳)

Idioms

  • The sun rises in the east(旭日东升)
  • The setting sun is infinitely beautiful(夕阳无限好)
  • The sun and moon shine together(日月同辉)
  • The sun is high in the sky(烈日当空)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese philosophy, yang represents the active, masculine, bright, and hot principle, complementary to yin.
  • Traditionally used in place names to indicate southern exposure or sunny locations.
  • Considered auspicious in names, symbolizing brightness, vitality, and positive energy.

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