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昀 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
昀yúnsunlight; surnameg, 8 strokes, radical 日
昀yúnsun lightunknown, 8 strokes, radical 日
昀yúnused in personal nameunknown, 8 strokes, radical 日
yún(yun2) T2
  1. 1sunlight; surname
  2. 2sun light
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March 24, 2026

昀yún(yun2)

The character 昀 (yún) primarily refers to sunlight or the light produced by the sun. It can also be used as a surname or in personal names, conveying a positive and bright connotation. This character is often encountered in literary contexts or when discussing nature and brightness.

Strokes8Radical日
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, sunlight is often associated with positivity, hope, and growth, making 昀 a favorable character for names. It reflects the value placed on natural light in traditional poetry and aesthetics.

Memory Tip

Imagine a bright sun (日) shining on a beautiful landscape, illuminating everything around. The character 昀 combines the sun (日) with a component that suggests brightness, symbolizing the warm, radiant light that brings life and energy.

Meanings of 昀

yún(yun2)
1sunlight; surname
2sun light
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About 昀

昀Simplified
8Strokes
日Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 昀

Usage Notes

While 昀 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it may appear in literary works or names. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters; ensure correct pronunciation. It is generally considered formal and is often used in written contexts rather than spoken.

HSK Study Tips

Since 昀 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, learners at higher levels should focus on recognizing it in literature or names. It connects thematically with other words related to light and brightness, such as 光 (guāng) which means 'light'.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly write 昀 as another character with a similar appearance, such as 云 (yún), which means 'cloud'. The key difference is the presence of the sun radical (日) in 昀. Always double-check the context to ensure correct usage.

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Pronunciation of 昀

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Etymology of 昀

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

sun

Semantic (meaning)日
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Phonetic (sound)匀
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Jason Etymology Detective

Case file: 昀

  1. 1The meaning half日 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half匀 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaysun
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 昀?

Decomposition of 昀

IDS Structure⿰日匀
昀Full Character
=
日Ri4
left
匀yun2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 昀?

How to say sunlight; surname in Chinese

“sunlight; surname” in Chinese is昀yún

The character 昀 (yún) primarily refers to sunlight or the light produced by the sun. It can also be used as a surname or in personal names, conveying a positive and bright connotation. This character is often encountered in literary contexts or when discussing nature and brightness.

When to use 昀

While 昀 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it may appear in literary works or names. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters; ensure correct pronunciation. It is generally considered formal and is often used in written contexts rather than spoken.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly write 昀 as another character with a similar appearance, such as 云 (yún), which means 'cloud'. The key difference is the presence of the sun radical (日) in 昀. Always double-check the context to ensure correct usage.

Write 昀

昀

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Word Family of 昀

Words Containing This Character2
昀yúnsun light
纪昀Ji Yun (1724-1805), Qing Dynasty writer, author of supernatural novel Notes on a Minutely Observed Thatched Hut 閱微草堂筆記|阅微草堂笔记紀昀
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Compound Meaning

What does 昀 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 昀

It means sunlight and can also be used as a surname or in personal names.

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