How to Say
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tūn
Radical: 日 16 strokes
Meaning: sun above the horizon
💡 Think of 'tūn' as 'tune' of dawn—the sun's morning song above the horizon.
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📚 Character Story & Explanation

暾 (tūn) meaning in English —

暾 (tūn) depicts the sun just rising above the horizon, symbolizing the first light of dawn. In Chinese culture, this character embodies the hope and vitality of a new day, often used in literary descriptions of morning landscapes. It reflects the ancient Chinese agrarian worldview where the sun's daily rebirth was central to life and seasons.

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