Definitions
(noun)
sun
(noun)
day; date
Etymology
Pictograph of the sun.
About
The character 日 originated as a pictograph of the sun, depicting an outer circle with a central stroke representing its core. As a standalone word, it primarily means "sun" or "day". As a radical, it forms the semantic foundation for characters related to time, light, and celestial events. Its meaning evolved from the physical celestial body to encompass the concept of a single day or daytime hours. Over time, its usage broadened to include specific dates, daily events, and the general passage of time, making it a key component in compound words for calendars, journals, and diurnal activities.
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今日天气很好。
早上日出很美。
请告诉我日期。
我的生日是五月五日。
我每天写日记。
日常生活很重要。
日光透过窗户照进来。
他的成绩日益提高。