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京
日
⿱
日
京
Mandarin
jing3, ying3
English
Definitions
scenery; bright; circumstance; conditions; luster of gem; view
Mnemonic
When the sun
日
is high
京
the view is clear
Etymology
Notes
The image of a sun
日
setting over a capital building
京
is quite scenic