朏
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Meaning: to begin to shine
💡 Think 'fei' as 'feeble light' - the moon's first faint shine after new moon.
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Character Story & Explanation
朏 (fěi) means 'to begin to shine' or 'new moon'. It describes the first glimmer of moonlight after the new moon, symbolizing the start of brightness. This character is rare in modern Chinese, often used in classical literature and astronomy contexts.
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