朓
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Meaning: the appearance of the moon in the west at the end of a lunar month
💡 Think of 'tiǎo' as 'tie' the moon's tail to the west at month's end.
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Character Story & Explanation
朓 (tiǎo) describes the moon appearing in the west at the end of a lunar month, just before the new moon. In Chinese culture, this term is associated with lunar cycles and agricultural timing. Unlike Western concepts like 'crescent' or 'waning moon', 朓 specifically marks the moon's last visible sliver before disappearance, emphasizing endings and renewal in traditional calendars.
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