太阳
tāiyáng
sun
今天太阳很亮。
The sun is very bright today.
general
The star at the center of the Solar System and the primary source of light and energy for Earth.
太阳是我们的太阳系的中心星体。
The Sun is the central star of our Solar System.
Often personified in mythology and astrology.
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Pro Tip
Pronunciation Tip
Ensure the 'ā' in 'tāiyáng' is pronounced with a flat, open tone.
Word Origin
From Old Chinese *tʰajŋ, likely from Proto-Sino-Tibetan *tʰəjŋ.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in both literal and metaphorical contexts (e.g., 'sun of the family').
Word Breakdown
太
great, extreme
prefix阳
sun, masculine principle (in Taoist thought)
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