No. 3,332 in Chinese
夕阳
"夕阳" means "sunset" or "setting sun."
In a sentence
夕阳西下，景色优美。
The sunset in the west creates a beautiful scene.
Used metaphorically to describe the picturesque nature of the sunset.
老人在夕阳下散步，显得悠然自得。
The elderly strolled under the evening sun, appearing serene and content.
Describes an activity performed during the evening glow of sunset.
夕阳无限好，只是近黄昏。
The sunset is infinitely beautiful, but it’s close to dusk.
Used poetically to convey a sense of fleeting beauty and impermanence.
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