dàn旦
Meaning of 旦
旦 means daybreak; morning; dawn; certain day; day. Pronounced dàn.
- daybreak; morning; dawn
- certain day; day
- surname Dan
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Definitions & Examples
He worked until dawn and finally finished the project.
The soldiers laid their weapons on their pillows and waited for dawn, ready to fight the enemy at any moment.
Morning sunlight shines on the tranquil lake surface.
Friends who accompanied each other day and night have now gone their separate ways.
The poet depicted the beautiful mountain village scenery at dawn and dusk in his poem.
Relations
Common Words
in one day; one day (indefinite); if/when (something happens)
dan role; specifically qingyi or huadan roles
wait at dawn with weapons ready; be on high alert
morning and evening; a very short time
vivacious female role in Chinese opera
black garment; servant girl; female opera role
a type of dan role in Chinese opera portraying an elderly woman
martial female role in Chinese opera