氲 (yūn) - Yun — refers to a dense, misty atmosphere & the ethereal vapor or mist, often associated with

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yūn ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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氲 · yūn

Yun — refers to a dense, misty atmosphere;

the ethereal vapor or mist, often associated with qi or spiritual energy.

Yun — refers to a dense, misty atmospherethe ethereal vapor or mist, often associated with

Usage highlights

Yinyun atmosphereWarm and mistyFragrant hazeMisty vaporQi

Synonyms

  • 氤— dense, misty atmosphere (often paired with 氲)
  • 雾— fog, mist
  • 霭— haze, mist

Antonyms

  • 清— clear, pure
  • 朗— bright, clear

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain was shrouded in misty vapor (氤氲).
  • The room was filled with a warm, steamy atmosphere (暖氲).
  • The incense created a hazy, fragrant air (香氲).

Collocations

  • Yinyun atmosphere(氤氲)
  • Warm and misty(暖氲)
  • Fragrant haze(香氲)
  • Misty vapor(氲氤)
  • Qi-filled air(气氲)

Idioms

  • The misty, ethereal atmosphere(氤氲之气)
  • A dense, flourishing vapor(氲氲郁郁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese poetry and philosophy to describe the primordial, generative mist or qi.
  • Associated with the concept of yinyun (氤氲), representing the harmonious blending of yin and yang energies.
  • Evokes a sense of mystery, spirituality, and natural beauty in literary contexts.

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