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rì · sun💡 How to pronounce
r → like the 'r' in 'run' with curled tongue. ì → like 'ee' with a falling tone.
📖 The Story
The oracle bone script of sun is a circle with a dot inside — representing the sun's spirit. It's one of the oldest characters.
🎬 In Culture Today
The sun appears in many important words: 'today' (今天), 'birthday' (生日), and 'Japan' (日本 — land of the rising sun).
📚 Words
📝 Example Sentences
今天天气很好。
The weather is nice today.
我的生日在夏天。
My birthday is in summer.