暧 (ài) - Dim, obscure, ambiguous & used in words describing hazy light or unclear

暧Tone 4

ài ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

安

暧 · ài

Dim, obscure, ambiguous;

used in words describing hazy light or unclear situations.

Dim, obscure, ambiguousused in words describing hazy light or unclear

Usage highlights

Ambiguous relationshipAmbiguous attitudeAmbiguous wordsDim lightVague expressionUnclear meaning

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The twilight was dim and hazy (暧昧的黄昏).
  • They had an ambiguous relationship (暧昧关系).
  • The meaning of his words was unclear (语意暧昧).
  • The room was filled with dim light (光线暧昧).

Collocations

  • Ambiguous relationship(暧昧关系)
  • Ambiguous attitude(暧昧态度)
  • Ambiguous words(暧昧言辞)
  • Dim light(暧昧的光线)
  • Vague expression(暧昧的表情)
  • Unclear meaning(暧昧的含义)

Idioms

  • Ambiguous and unclear(暧昧不明)
  • Vague and indistinct(暧昧不清)
  • Ambiguous attitude(态度暧昧)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often carries negative connotations in Chinese culture when describing relationships or attitudes.
  • Frequently used in modern contexts to describe unclear romantic relationships or ambiguous positions.
  • The character combines the sun radical with love, suggesting obscured or unclear affection.

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