凕 (mǐng) - Deep & profound

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mǐng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

妙慕

凕 · mǐng

Deep;

profound;

vast and deep (especially of water or darkness).

Deepprofoundvast and deep (especially of water or darkness).

Usage highlights

Deep and vastProfound and darkProfound mysteryVast oceanDeep abyssBoundless darkness

Synonyms

  • 深— deep
  • 渊— abyss; deep
  • 玄— profound; mysterious

Antonyms

  • 浅— shallow
  • 明— bright; clear

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ocean is deep and vast (大海凕深).
  • The night was dark and profound (夜色凕蒙).
  • He contemplated the profound mysteries (他思考着凕奥的奥秘).

Collocations

  • Deep and vast(凕深)
  • Profound and dark(凕蒙)
  • Profound mystery(凕奥)
  • Vast ocean(凕海)
  • Deep abyss(凕渊)
  • Boundless darkness(凕暗)

Idioms

  • Vast and profound(凕深莫测)
  • Boundless and obscure(凕蒙无际)
  • Profound and mysterious(凕奥玄妙)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily a literary character used to describe deep, vast, or obscure concepts, especially related to water or abstract profundity.
  • Rare in modern usage, found more in classical texts or poetic contexts to evoke a sense of depth and mystery.

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