巊 (yǐng) - Obscure, dim, unclear & describes something that is not clearly visible or

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巊 · yǐng

Obscure, dim, unclear;

describes something that is not clearly visible or distinct.

Obscure, dim, uncleardescribes something that is not clearly visible or

Usage highlights

Dim and unclearObscure appearanceMisty and dimVague and indistinctDimly visible

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain appeared dim in the mist (山色巊濛).
  • The distant view was obscure (远景巊然).
  • His memory of the event was unclear (记忆巊昧).

Collocations

  • Dim and unclear(巊昧)
  • Obscure appearance(巊然)
  • Misty and dim(巊濛)
  • Vague and indistinct(巊昧不明)
  • Dimly visible(巊约可见)

Idioms

  • Vague and ambiguous(巊昧不明)
  • Dimly discernible(巊约可辨)
  • Obscure and unclear(巊然不清)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Extremely rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • Often used in poetic descriptions of landscapes or memories to convey haziness.
  • Considered a literary character rather than one for everyday communication.

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