霞 (xiá) - Rosy clouds & morning or evening glow

霞Tone 2

xiá ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

霞 · xiá

Rosy clouds;

morning or evening glow;

a beautiful, colorful cloud formation.

Rosy cloudsmorning or evening glowa beautiful, colorful cloud formation.

Usage highlights

Rosy cloudsMorning glowEvening glowClouds and mistPurple evening glowRosy clouds and mist

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sunset glow is beautiful (晚霞).
  • Morning clouds at dawn (朝霞).
  • The sky is filled with rosy clouds (彩霞).
  • A rosy cloud floating in the sky (一片霞).

Collocations

  • Rosy clouds(彩霞)
  • Morning glow(朝霞)
  • Evening glow(晚霞)
  • Clouds and mist(云霞)
  • Purple evening glow(紫霞)
  • Rosy clouds and mist(霞霭)

Idioms

  • The morning glow does not last all day(朝霞不出门)
  • Evening glow promises a fine day(晚霞行千里)
  • Faces as radiant as rosy clouds(满面霞光)
  • A land of rainbows and rosy clouds(虹霞之地)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, rosy clouds are associated with beauty, auspiciousness, and celestial realms.
  • Often used in poetry and literature to describe beautiful scenery and convey a sense of wonder.
  • Commonly used in female names to suggest beauty, elegance, and a radiant quality.

FAQ