曀 (yì) - Overcast & cloudy

曀Tone 4

yì ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

一懿

曀 · yì

Overcast;

cloudy;

gloomy;

dim;

refers to cloudy or overcast weather conditions where the sun is obscured.

Overcastcloudygloomy

Usage highlights

Overcast skyGloomy and dimBecome overcastWind and overcastDark and gloomyCloudy and dim

Synonyms

  • 阴— overcast; cloudy
  • 晦— dark; obscure

Antonyms

  • 晴— clear; sunny
  • 明— bright; clear

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sky is overcast (天气阴曀).
  • A gloomy and dim day (阴曀的日子).
  • The wind rises and it becomes overcast (风起而曀).

Collocations

  • Overcast sky(曀天)
  • Gloomy and dim(阴曀)
  • Become overcast(作曀)
  • Wind and overcast(风曀)
  • Dark and gloomy(晦曀)
  • Cloudy and dim(曀晦)

Idioms

  • The sky is overcast and the sun is dim(天曀日阴)
  • Wind rises and becomes overcast(风起而曀)
  • Gloomy and dark(阴曀晦暗)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese texts to describe weather conditions where sunlight is obscured.
  • Appears in ancient poetry and literature to convey a somber or melancholy atmosphere.
  • Rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese, primarily found in classical contexts.

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