rose-tinted sky or clouds at sunrise or sunset

JLPT N1 17 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Meaning and Usage

The character (xiá) specifically refers to the rose-tinted or rosy glow seen in the sky or clouds during sunrise or sunset. It evokes a poetic and picturesque image often associated with natural beauty.

Common Contexts

is frequently used in literary or poetic contexts to describe the sky’s colors at dawn or dusk. It can also appear in everyday speech when emphasizing the beauty of a sunrise or sunset.

Collocations and Patterns

  • (xiáguāng): rosy glow or light, often used to describe the soft light of dawn or dusk.
  • (chénxiá): morning rosy clouds or glow.
  • (xīxiá): evening rosy clouds or glow.

These collocations highlight different times of day when appears.

Nuance and Register

carries a gentle, poetic tone and is not commonly used in casual conversation unless describing scenery. It often appears in written descriptions, poetry, or artistic contexts.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse with (cloud) or (clear sky). specifically refers to the colorful glow or misty clouds at sunrise or sunset, not just any cloud or sky condition.

Example Sentences

The early morning sky was dyed red by a faint rosy glow, so beautiful it

The rosy glow in the mountains under the setting sun reflects a warm scene.

Poets use ‘霞’ to describe the beautiful colors of the sky, expressing