Made of 2 radicalsIdea

旦

dàn

dawn

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How it is built

The sun rising over the horizon

Idea Both parts give meaning.

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旦 gives the sound in

Characters that share the same sound part. Compare the pinyin to hear how close they are.

Built from 旦 5

Characters that use it as a direct part, most common first.

Words 1

  • 一旦yídànonce; in case

Sentences 0

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