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上弦月
shàng​xián​yuè

first quarter moon

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上弦月 shàng​xián​yuè
first quarter moon
The moon phase seen around the eighth day of the lunar month when the illuminated side is a semicircle facing west; also called a waxing half moon.

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Abbreviation of

  • 上弦 shàng​xián

Antonym

  • 下弦月 xià​xián​yuè

Referenced by

  • 弦月 xián​yuè