叆 (ài) - Ai — refers to dense, heavy clouds & also used in the term for a type

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ài ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

安

叆 · ài

Ai — refers to dense, heavy clouds;

also used in the term for a type of jade (叆叇 àidài) meaning 'cloudy appearance of jade' or 'dim, obscured'.

Ai — refers to dense, heavy cloudsalso used in the term for a type

Usage highlights

Dense cloudsCloudy jadeObscured meaningMisty and dimCloudy skyAmbiguous and obscure

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 晴— clear, sunny
  • 明— bright, clear
  • 朗— bright, clear

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sky was overcast with dense clouds (云叆).
  • The jade had a cloudy appearance (叆叇).
  • Mist obscured the mountains (山色叆叇).
  • The meaning was ambiguous and obscure (文意叆叇).

Collocations

  • Dense clouds(云叆)
  • Cloudy jade(叆玉)
  • Obscured meaning(叆叇之意)
  • Misty and dim(叆叇)
  • Cloudy sky(叆天)
  • Ambiguous and obscure(叆昧)

Idioms

  • Clouds gathering densely(云叆)
  • The meaning is obscure and ambiguous(文意叆叇)
  • Misty and dim, hard to discern(叆叇不明)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character is composed of the cloud radical (云) and the character 爱 (ài), suggesting 'clouds of affection' or 'loving clouds', though the primary meaning is meteorological or descriptive of obscurity.
  • It is used in classical Chinese poetry and literature to describe atmospheric conditions and metaphorical obscurity.
  • In the context of jade, it describes a specific cloudy or milky appearance that is sometimes valued for its aesthetic.

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