日
sun; daytime; day; daily
Meanings
9 senses · 41 examplesnoun
sun; sunlight
Refers to the sun in literal, natural contexts.
The sky is especially beautiful at sunrise.
The weather cools down slowly after sunset.
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The sun is very bright today.
Plants need sunlight to grow.
A sundial is an ancient timekeeping tool.
noun
Japan; Japanese
neutralUsed as a shorthand reference to Japan, often paired with terms related to the country or its language.
Cherry blossoms in Japan are very famous.
I am learning Japanese.
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The yen is the official currency of Japan.
He went to a Japanese company for an internship last week.
Japanese TV dramas are very popular among young Chinese people.
noun
daytime; daylight hours
neutralContrasted with night, used to describe daytime schedules or continuous daytime activity.
I work the day shift, he works the night shift.
There are fewer movie screenings during the daytime.
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He traveled day and night without resting.
Working day and night makes him very tired.
Children love flying kites during the daytime.
noun
day; 24-hour period
neutralRefers to a full 24-hour day or a specific calendar day.
Today is the happiest day of my life.
Let's go to the park tomorrow.
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I'll treat you to dinner another day.
One full day equals 24 hours.
It has been three days since we last met.
quantifier
day (used to count time)
neutralUsed to state a specific number of days, often in casual or formal contexts.
I haven't gone home for ten days.
It's been a long time since we last saw each other, how are you?
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The rain lasted three days before stopping.
He has been away from here for half a month.
Physical examinations are held every three days.
adverb
daily; day by day
neutralDescribes regular daily actions or gradual changes over time.
I keep a diary every day.
The daily output of this factory has reached 1,000 units.
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The city's appearance changes rapidly day by day.
The company's performance is growing day by day.
His Chinese proficiency is improving day by day.
noun
period of time; era
literaryUsed to refer to past, present, or future periods of time.
Memories of the past welled up in my heart.
The weather has been getting hotter and hotter lately.
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The small town of old has now become a big city.
There will be plenty of time in the future, we will have another chance to meet.
I will never forget the friendship we shared in the past.
noun
specific day; special occasion
neutralUsed for fixed special dates or personal anniversaries.
Today is my birthday.
National Day is the birthday of our country.
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We will go home on the last day of the holiday.
Our wedding anniversary is an important day for us.
World Earth Day is April 22nd every year.
noun
surname Ri
A rare Chinese surname originating from ancient times.
My neighbor's surname is Ri, everyone calls him Mr. Ri.