How to Say
How to Write
mèi
Meaning: dawn
💡 Think: 'May' the dawn bring water (氵) to the fields.
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📚 Character Story & Explanation

沬 (mèi) meaning in English —

沬 (mèi) means 'dawn', the first light of day. It combines water (氵) with the phonetic 未 (wèi). In classical Chinese, it appears in the phrase '沬晨' (dawn morning). This character reflects the Chinese appreciation for the transient beauty of daybreak, a time of renewal and hope.

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