Chinese

xiàrì
Meaning: summer day; summer sun
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

夏
日

Example sentences

On a scorching summer day, the seaside is crowded with people playing in the water.
在炎炎夏日,躲在空調房裡是最舒服的。
在炎炎夏日,躲在空调房里是最舒服的。
In the scorching summer, staying in an air-conditioned room is the most comfortable.
夏日的陽光非常灼熱。
夏日的阳光非常灼热。
The summer sun is very scorching.
夏日午後,我們在樹蔭下乘涼。
夏日午后,我们在树荫下乘凉。
On a summer afternoon, we enjoy the cool in the shade of a tree.

Usage Notes

Refers either to the season of summer or specifically to the intense sun during summer.

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