太阳 (tàiyáng) — how to say "sun" in Chinese

太阳

Sun

Character composition

extremely

sun

Radicals / Keys

Big

#37 · · 3 strokes

Mound

#170 · · 2 strokes

Examples

下午的太阳很晒,出门要涂防晒霜。

The sun in the afternoon is very strong, you need to apply sunscreen when going out.

今天太阳很好。

The sun is very good today.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 太阳 (tàiyáng) — sun

[tàiyáng-] Tyler Young loves to draw 太 big suns 🌞 in the sky! One day, he paints a 太 extremely radiant 太阳 sun on his wall. The 太阳 sun he creates is so bright that it lights up the entire room, making everyone inside feel warm and cheerful.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "sun" in Chinese?

"sun" in Chinese is 太阳 (tàiyáng).

What does 太阳 mean in English?

太阳 (tàiyáng) means "Sun".

How is 太阳 pronounced?

It is pronounced tàiyáng (written as taiyang). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "sun" in Chinese characters?

It is written 太阳.

What HSK level is 太阳?

太阳 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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