昩 (mò) - A dim star & obscure

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mò ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

妙慕

昩 · mò

A dim star;

obscure;

unclear;

also an ancient place name.

A dim starobscureunclear

Usage highlights

Dim starObscure meaningMoxian placeUnclear explanationVague descriptionFaint light

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 明— bright; clear
  • 亮— bright; shining
  • 显— obvious; clear

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The star was barely visible (昩星).
  • The meaning remained obscure (意义昩昩).
  • Historical records mention the place Moxian (昩县).

Collocations

  • Dim star(昩星)
  • Obscure meaning(昩义)
  • Moxian place(昩县)
  • Unclear explanation(昩解)
  • Vague description(昩述)
  • Faint light(昩光)

Idioms

  • Obscure and difficult to understand(晦昩难懂)
  • Vague and unclear(昩昩不清)
  • Dim and indistinct(昩昩不明)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to a dim star in ancient Chinese astronomy.
  • Used in historical geography as a place name during certain dynasties.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily appears in classical texts.

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