旭日 (xù rì) — rising sun
Definition
Literary word for the 'rising sun,' often used in writing to evoke new beginnings or vitality. More poetic and imagery-driven than 曙光, which is also figurative but emphasizes first light and hope.
noun
rising sun
Measure word · 轮
Examples
- ，旭日。Měi tiān zǎo chén, wǒ dōu néng kàn dào xù rì cóng shān hòu shēng qǐ.Every morning, I can see the rising sun emerge from behind the mountains.
- 旭日。xù rì Xiàng zhēng zhe xīn de kāi shǐ hé xī wàng.The rising sun symbolizes new beginnings and hope.
- ，旭日。Tā men qǐ dé hěn zǎo, wèi le kàn xù rì.They got up very early in order to see the rising sun.
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