嬒 (huì) - dark & dim

嬒Tone 4

huì ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

慧佳

嬒 · huì

dark;

dim;

obscure;

unclear;

used to describe something that is not bright or distinct.

darkdimobscure

Usage highlights

dim and darkunclear memoryobscure meaningdim lightvague expressionshadowy figure

Synonyms

  • 暗— dark; dim
  • 晦— obscure; unclear
  • 朦— hazy; vague

Antonyms

  • 明— bright; clear
  • 亮— bright; shining
  • 清— clear; distinct

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The room was dimly lit (房间嬒暗).
  • His memory of the event was unclear (记忆嬒糊).
  • The ancient text had become obscure over time (古籍嬒昧).

Collocations

  • dim and dark(嬒暗)
  • unclear memory(嬒糊)
  • obscure meaning(嬒昧)
  • dim light(嬒光)
  • vague expression(嬒语)
  • shadowy figure(嬒影)

Idioms

  • Vague and unclear(嬒嬒糊糊)
  • Dim and shadowy(嬒嬒暗暗)
  • Obscure and difficult to understand(嬒昧难明)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is relatively rare in modern usage, primarily appearing in classical or literary contexts.
  • It carries connotations of ambiguity, obscurity, and lack of clarity.
  • In traditional Chinese aesthetics, such characters might be used to describe subtle, understated beauty.

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