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暾 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
暾tūnsunrise, the morning sung, 16 strokes, radical 日
暾tūnsun above the horizonunknown, 16 strokes, radical 日
tūn(tun1) T1
  1. 1sunrise, the morning sun
  2. 2sun above the horizon
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March 24, 2026

暾tūn(tun1)

The character 暾 (tūn) refers to the sunrise or the morning sun, specifically emphasizing the sun as it rises above the horizon. It is often used in literary or poetic contexts to evoke imagery of new beginnings and the start of a new day.

Strokes16Radical日
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, sunrise symbolizes new opportunities and hope. Many traditional poems and artworks celebrate the beauty of dawn, illustrating the significance of the first light of day.

Memory Tip

Imagine the sun rising in the early morning, casting a warm glow over everything. The top part, 日 (rì), represents the sun, while the bottom part, 冲 (chōng), can remind you of the sun bursting forth from the horizon, illuminating the sky. Together, they create the image of a bright new day.

Meanings of 暾

tūn(tun1)
1sunrise, the morning sun
2sun above the horizon
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About 暾

暾Simplified
16Strokes
日Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 暾

Quick Contrast

晨 (chén) - use 暾 (tūn) for emphasis on the sunrise itself, while 晨 (chén) refers more generally to the morning time.

Usage Notes

This character is quite formal and is mainly found in literary or poetic texts. A common mistake is to confuse it with other characters for sun, like 日 (rì), which has a broader usage. Always ensure you're using it in contexts that evoke the beauty of sunrise.

HSK Study Tips

Although 暾 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it is related to HSK Level 1 words like 日 (rì), which means 'sun.' Focus on the imagery of sunrise to connect it with other sun-related terms in your studies.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 暾 with 日 (rì), using it in casual contexts where 日 would be more appropriate, such as in everyday discussions about the weather. For example, saying '今天天气很好,暾很亮' (Today’s weather is good, the sunrise is bright) should be corrected to '今天天气很好,太阳很亮' (The sun is bright).

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Pronunciation of 暾

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Etymology of 暾

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)敦
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Case file: 暾

  1. 1The meaning half日 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half敦 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 暾?

Decomposition of 暾

IDS Structure⿰日敦
暾Full Character
=
日Ri4
left
敦dun1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 暾?

How to say sunrise, the morning sun in Chinese

“sunrise, the morning sun” in Chinese is暾tūn

The character 暾 (tūn) refers to the sunrise or the morning sun, specifically emphasizing the sun as it rises above the horizon. It is often used in literary or poetic contexts to evoke imagery of new beginnings and the start of a new day.

When to use 暾

This character is quite formal and is mainly found in literary or poetic texts. A common mistake is to confuse it with other characters for sun, like 日 (rì), which has a broader usage. Always ensure you're using it in contexts that evoke the beauty of sunrise.

暾 or something close to it

晨 (chén) - use 暾 (tūn) for emphasis on the sunrise itself, while 晨 (chén) refers more generally to the morning time.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 暾 with 日 (rì), using it in casual contexts where 日 would be more appropriate, such as in everyday discussions about the weather. For example, saying '今天天气很好,暾很亮' (Today’s weather is good, the sunrise is bright) should be corrected to '今天天气很好,太阳很亮' (The sun is bright).

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暾

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Word Family of 暾

Words Containing This Character1
暾tūnsun above the horizon
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Compound Meaning

What does 暾 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 暾

No, 暾 is more commonly found in literature and poetry rather than in everyday conversation.

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