暹
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Meaning: sunrise
💡 Sun rising over Siam (Thailand) — 日 (sun) + 遷 (move).
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Character Story & Explanation
暹 (xiān) means 'sunrise' and appears in the name 'Siam' (暹罗), the former name of Thailand. In China, you might see it on historical maps or in travel documentaries about Thai culture. The radical 日 (sun) hints at its connection to the sun.
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