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

暡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.

Strokes14Radical日
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

暡Simplified
14Strokes
日Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 暡

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.

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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Etymology of 暡

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

Semantic (meaning)日
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Phonetic (sound)翁
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Case file: 暡

  1. 1The meaning half日 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half翁 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 暡?

Decomposition of 暡

IDS Structure⿰日翁
暡Full Character
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日Ri4
left
翁Weng1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 暡?

How to say twilight before dawn in Chinese

“twilight before dawn” in Chinese is暡wěng

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.

When to use 暡

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.

What learners get wrong

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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暡

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Frequently Asked Questions about 暡

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

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