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旲 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
旲táidaylight, sunlightzg, 7 strokes, radical 日
tái(tai2) T2
  1. 1daylight, sunlight
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March 24, 2026

旲tái(tai2)

The character 旲 (tái) refers to daylight or sunlight, emphasizing a bright and clear light associated with the sun. It is often used in literary contexts or poetic expressions to evoke imagery of brightness and clarity, rather than in everyday conversation.

Strokes7Radical日
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, sunlight has significant connotations of life, growth, and positivity. The character 旲 can be found in classical poetry, symbolizing hope and renewal.

Memory Tip

Imagine a radiant sun shining brightly in the sky, illuminating everything around it. The character 旲 has a resemblance to the sun's rays spreading out, reinforcing its meaning of sunlight. You can remember 'tái' by thinking of 'tai' like 'high' sunlight in the sky.

Meanings of 旲

tái(tai2)
1daylight, sunlight
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About 旲

旲Simplified
7Strokes
日Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 旲

Usage Notes

While 旲 is not commonly used in everyday speech, it can appear in literary or artistic contexts. Be cautious not to confuse it with more common words for sunlight, like 阳光 (yángguāng). Its usage is more formal.

HSK Study Tips

Since 旲 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, students should focus on related characters like 阳 (yáng) which means sun. Understanding the nuances between these characters can enhance vocabulary related to light and brightness.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 旲 in casual conversation, thinking it is synonymous with the more common terms for sunlight. Instead, use 阳光 (yángguāng) for everyday discussions about sunlight.

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Etymology of 旲

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

sun

Semantic (meaning)日
+
Phonetic (sound)大
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Origin

旲 = 日 + 大. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 旲

IDS Structure⿱日大
旲Full Character
=
日Ri4
top
大da4
bottom
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Parts

Which of these is part of 旲?

How to say daylight, sunlight in Chinese

“daylight, sunlight” in Chinese is旲tái

The character 旲 (tái) refers to daylight or sunlight, emphasizing a bright and clear light associated with the sun. It is often used in literary contexts or poetic expressions to evoke imagery of brightness and clarity, rather than in everyday conversation.

When to use 旲

While 旲 is not commonly used in everyday speech, it can appear in literary or artistic contexts. Be cautious not to confuse it with more common words for sunlight, like 阳光 (yángguāng). Its usage is more formal.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly use 旲 in casual conversation, thinking it is synonymous with the more common terms for sunlight. Instead, use 阳光 (yángguāng) for everyday discussions about sunlight.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 旲

No, 旲 is more commonly found in literary contexts and is not used in everyday conversation.

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