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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
wěngtwilight before dawnzg, 14 strokes, radical 日, Very Hard
wěng(weng3) T3
  1. 1twilight before dawn
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March 24, 2026

wěng(weng3)

The character 暡 (wěng) refers to the twilight period before dawn, a time when light begins to appear but the sun has not yet risen. It is used in poetic contexts to describe the gentle transition from night to day, often evoking a sense of calm and anticipation.

Strokes14RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese poetry, the time of twilight (especially before dawn) is often used metaphorically to symbolize hope and new beginnings, reflecting the cultural appreciation for nature's transitions.

Memory Tip

Imagine a gentle light 'wēng' (wěng) creeping into the sky before the sun fully rises. The character '暗' (dark) is on the left, representing night, and '日' (sun) on the right, symbolizing the dawn that is about to come.

Meanings of 暡

wěng(weng3)
1twilight before dawn
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About 暡

Simplified
14Strokes
Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 暡

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a gentle light 'wēng' (wěng) creeping into the sky before the sun fully rises. The character '暗' (dark) is on the left, representing night, and '日' (sun) on the right, symbolizing the dawn that is about to come.

Usage Notes

This term is quite poetic and not commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more suitable for literary contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with similar words that describe different times of day, like 早晨 (zǎochén) for morning.

HSK Study Tips

Though 暡 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to the HSK 3 and 4 levels where learners encounter words related to time and nature. Students should focus on understanding the imagery and context rather than common usage.

Cultural Note

In Chinese poetry, the time of twilight (especially before dawn) is often used metaphorically to symbolize hope and new beginnings, reflecting the cultural appreciation for nature's transitions.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 暡 with 暗 (àn), which means 'dark' and is more frequently used. For example, saying '我喜欢在暗的时候' (I like during dark times) instead of using 暡 would be incorrect in a poetic context.

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Pronunciation of 暡

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Etymology of 暡

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

sun

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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 暡?

Decomposition of 暡

IDS Structure⿰日翁
Full Character
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Ri4
left
Weng1
right
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Cultural Notes for 暡

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese poetry, the time of twilight (especially before dawn) is often used metaphorically to symbolize hope and new beginnings, reflecting the cultural appreciation for nature's transitions.

Frequently Asked Questions about 暡

No, 暡 is mainly found in literary texts and poetry rather than in everyday speech.