凒 (ái) - A variant form of 皑 (ái), meaning pure & also an archaic character for icy, frosty.

凒Tone 2

ái ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

安

凒 · ái

A variant form of 皑 (ái), meaning pure white, snowy white;

also an archaic character for icy, frosty.

A variant form of 皑 (ái), meaning purealso an archaic character for icy, frosty.

Usage highlights

Snow whiteIcy coldFrostPure whiteIcy appearance

Synonyms

  • 皑— pure white, snowy
  • 白— white
  • 雪— snow

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak was covered in pure white snow (白雪凒凒).
  • Frost formed on the window pane (窗上结凒).
  • An icy, cold appearance (凒冷的样子).

Collocations

  • Snow white(白雪凒凒)
  • Icy cold(凒冷)
  • Frost(结凒)
  • Pure white(凒白)
  • Icy appearance(凒然)

Idioms

  • Pure white as snow(白雪凒凒)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is a rare variant form, primarily used in classical texts.
  • It carries connotations of purity and coldness, often associated with snow and ice.
  • In modern usage, it has been largely superseded by the character 皑.

FAQ