氤 (yīn) - Dense, misty, or thick (as in vapor or & used primarily in the compound word 氤氲 (yīnyūn)

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氤 · yīn

Dense, misty, or thick (as in vapor or atmosphere);

used primarily in the compound word 氤氲 (yīnyūn) to describe misty, thick, or ethereal vapor.

Dense, misty, or thick (as in vapor orused primarily in the compound word 氤氲 (yīnyūn)

Usage highlights

Ethereal mistDense vaporMisty atmosphereIncense smokeSteam risingThick fog

Synonyms

  • 氲— mist, vapor (usually paired with 氤)
  • 雾— fog, mist
  • 烟— smoke, mist

Antonyms

  • 清— clear, transparent
  • 澈— limpid, clear

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The morning mist was thick and ethereal (氤氲的雾气).
  • An atmosphere of incense filled the temple (氤氲的香气).
  • The steam rose densely from the hot springs (温泉上氤氲着蒸汽).

Collocations

  • Ethereal mist(氤氲)
  • Dense vapor(氤氲之气)
  • Misty atmosphere(氤氲的氛围)
  • Incense smoke(香烟氤氲)
  • Steam rising(氤氲而上)
  • Thick fog(雾气氤氲)

Idioms

  • Clouds and mist swirling densely(云烟氤氲)
  • A mysterious and ethereal aura(神秘氤氲)
  • The air thick with fragrance(香气氤氲)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese poetry and literature to describe misty, dreamlike atmospheres.
  • Frequently appears in Taoist contexts to describe the primordial energy or misty landscapes.
  • Commonly used in descriptions of natural phenomena like fog, steam, or incense smoke.

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