Chinese

límíng
Meaning: dawn; daybreak
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

黎明時分,太陽緩緩從地平線上升起。
黎明时分,太阳缓缓从地平线上升起。
At dawn, the sun slowly rose from the horizon.
全軍在黎明前進入山谷。
The entire army entered the valley before dawn.
這場雨一直持續到深夜,直至黎明才停止。
This rain continued until late at night, and didn't stop until dawn.
船隻準備好在黎明時分出航。
The ship is ready to set sail at dawn.
聽那漏壺之聲,銀箭正悄悄指向黎明。
Listening to the sound of the clepsydra, the silver arrow silently points towards dawn.

Usage Notes

Refers to the time of day when light first appears in the sky.

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