太
阳

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The word "太阳" is formed by combining the character "太", which means "great" or "extreme", with the character "阳", which means "sun" or "positive principle". In this compound, "太" acts as an intensifier to "阳", collectively denoting the sun as the prominent celestial body.

Example Sentences Hide

太阳从东方升起。

Tàiyang cóng dōngfāng shēng qǐ.

The sun rises from the east.

温暖的太阳照耀着大地。

Wēnnuǎn de tàiyang zhàoyào zhe dàdì.

The warm sun shines upon the land.

孩子们喜欢在太阳下玩耍。

Háizimen xǐhuan zài tàiyang xià wánshuǎ.

Children love to play under the sun.

今天的太阳被厚厚的云层遮住了。

Jīntiān de tàiyang bèi hòuhòu de yúncéng zhē zhù le.

Today's sun is blocked by thick clouds.

太阳的光芒驱散了清晨的雾气。

Tàiyang de guāngmáng qūsàn le qīngchén de wùqì.

The sun's rays dispersed the morning fog.

Word Definition - 太阳

tài yang sun; sunlight; sunshine; temple (on the side of the human head) (abbr. for 太陽穴|太阳穴[tài yáng xué])

Individual Character Details

太 tài
阳 yáng