曦
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Meaning: sunlight
💡 Sun (日) with 'xi' (羲) — imagine the sun god's chariot bringing dawn light.
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Character Story & Explanation
曦 (xī) means 'sunlight' or 'morning light'. Composed of 日 (sun) and 羲 (a mythical figure), it evokes the dawn's radiance. Used in classical poetry and names, it symbolizes warmth and hope. The character appears in formal contexts, rarely in daily conversation.
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