HSK 7

旭日

xùrì

the rising sun

HSK 7 — —

Character Breakdown

旭

· 旭

Radical: —

日

rì · abbr. for 本, Japan

Radical: 日 · 4strokes

Stroke order animation for 日

Meaning and Usage

"旭日" literally means "rising sun" or "morning sun." It often refers to the sun as it appears in the early morning, symbolizing new beginnings, hope, and vitality.

Common Contexts

You will frequently see "旭日" in poetic or literary contexts describing sunrise scenes or metaphorically representing fresh starts and youthful energy.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 旭日东升 (xùrì dōngshēng): "rising sun in the east," a common phrase emphasizing the start of a new day or era.
  • 旭日初升: emphasizing the very first moments of sunrise.

Usage Notes

When using "旭日," speakers often imply optimism and renewal. It is more formal and poetic than simply saying "太阳" (sun). Avoid using it in casual conversation unless quoting or describing poetic imagery.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse "旭日" with "朝阳" (morning sun), which is more commonly used in everyday speech. "旭日" carries a stronger literary or symbolic tone.

Example Sentences

清晨，旭日从东方缓缓升起，照亮了整个山谷。

Qīngchén, xùrì cóng dōngfāng huǎnhuǎn shēngqǐ, zhàoliàngle zhěnggè shāngǔ.

In the early morning, the rising sun slowly ascended from the east,

这幅画描绘了旭日东升的壮丽景象，象征着新的开始。

Zhè fú huà miáohuìle xùrì dōngshēng de zhuànglì jǐngxiàng, xiàngzhēngzhe

This painting depicts the magnificent scene of the rising sun in the east,

他用‘旭日’来比喻年轻人的朝气和希望。

Tā yòng ‘xùrì’ lái bǐyù niánqīngrén de zhāoqì hé xīwàng.

He uses ‘rising sun’ as a metaphor for the vitality and hope of young