Chinese · Nature & Environment
太阳
tàiyáng
Sun
Beginnernoun
Definition
The star that gives Earth light and warmth.
Example
今天太阳很大。
The sun is strong today.
Etymology
'太阳' (tàiyáng) is composed of '太' (tài), meaning 'great' or 'extreme', and '阳' (yáng), meaning 'sun' or 'yang' associated with brightness in Chinese philosophy.
How & Where It’s Used
'太阳' is used in both spoken and written contexts, predominantly in informal settings when discussing the sun, nature, or weather, and is universally recognized across China.