曨 (lóng) - Dim, hazy, twilight — describes dim or hazy

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Dim, hazy, twilight — describes dim or hazy light conditions, often referring to twilight or dawn when light is faint and indistinct.

Dim, hazy, twilight — describes dim or hazy

Usage highlights

Dim morning lightHazy twilightDim and unclearHazy and indistinctDim lightHazy scene

Synonyms

  • 朦— dim, hazy, blurred
  • 胧— dim, hazy, indistinct
  • 晦— dark, obscure, gloomy

Antonyms

  • 明— bright, clear, obvious
  • 亮— bright, luminous, shining
  • 朗— bright, clear, loud and clear

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The morning light was dim and hazy (曨曨晨光).
  • The twilight was faint and indistinct (曨曨暮色).
  • The scene appeared hazy and unclear (曨曨不清).

Collocations

  • Dim morning light(曨曨晨光)
  • Hazy twilight(曨曨暮色)
  • Dim and unclear(曨曨不清)
  • Hazy and indistinct(曨曨不明)
  • Dim light(曨光)
  • Hazy scene(曨景)

Idioms

  • Dim morning light(曨曨晨光)
  • Hazy twilight(曨曨暮色)
  • Dim and indistinct(曨曨不明)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese poetry to describe the atmospheric quality of dawn or dusk.
  • Represents a poetic aesthetic of subtle, transitional light conditions in traditional Chinese literature.
  • Evokes a sense of mystery and tranquility associated with twilight hours.

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