汉Chaim Learning Center
Made of 2 radicalsIdea

明

míng

bright

Frequency
#121Estimated
HSK
Level 1Estimated

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How it is built

日sun; dayMeaning月moon; monthMeaning明bright

Sun and moon together

Idea Both parts give meaning.

Some notes are traditional explanations, not proven history.

明 gives the sound in

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

Built from 明 2

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

Words 7

  • 明天míngtiāntomorrowHSK 1 Estimated
  • 明白míngbaiunderstandHSK 3 Estimated
  • 聪明cōngmingcleverHSK 3 Estimated
  • 明星míngxīngcelebrity
  • 明朝MíngcháoMing dynasty
  • 文明wénmíngcivilization; civilized
  • 明亮míngliàngbright

Sentences 2

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