曚 (méng) - Dim, obscure, dusky — describes dim light conditions

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méng ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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曚 · méng

Dim, obscure, dusky — describes dim light conditions or unclear vision, often used in literary contexts.

Dim, obscure, dusky — describes dim light conditions

Usage highlights

Dim and duskyBlurred visionHazy morningDim lightObscure and unclearDusky twilight

Synonyms

  • 朦— dim, hazy, blurred
  • 蒙— covered, obscured
  • 昧— dark, obscure

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sky was dim at dusk (暮色曚曚).
  • His vision became blurry (目光曚眬).
  • The morning fog made everything hazy (晨雾曚昽).

Collocations

  • Dim and dusky(曚曚)
  • Blurred vision(目光曚眬)
  • Hazy morning(曚昽的早晨)
  • Dim light(曚影)
  • Obscure and unclear(曚昧)
  • Dusky twilight(曚暗)

Idioms

  • Dim and unclear(曚曚眬眬)
  • Hazy and obscure(曚昽不清)
  • Dimly visible(曚影可见)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in classical Chinese literature to describe atmospheric conditions.
  • Often appears in poetic contexts to create mood and imagery.
  • Shares semantic field with other characters describing visual obscurity like 朦 and 蒙.

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