chū
yuè

literary

Meaning of 初月

初月 means crescent moon; the moon in its first few days. Pronounced chū yuè.

  • crescent moon; the moon in its first few days

Definitions & Examples

wān
chū
yuè
guà
zài
liǔ
shāo
tóu
 

A sliver of the new moon hung on the willow branch.

chū
yuè
zhī
chéng
yuǎn
xíng
 

He set off on his long journey on the night of the crescent moon.

Zhè
shǒu
shī
yòng
 
chū
yuè
 
xiàng
zhēng
xīn
shēng
wàng
 

This ancient poem uses the 'crescent moon' to symbolize new life and hope.

Measure Words

/ wān
Primary
/ lún
/ gōu