氳 (yūn) - Yun — refers to the concept of dense, & often used to describe a rich, atmospheric quality

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yūn ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

氳 · yūn

Yun — refers to the concept of dense, thick, or abundant vapor, mist, or atmosphere;

often used to describe a rich, atmospheric quality or ethereal presence.

Yun — refers to the concept of dense,often used to describe a rich, atmospheric quality

Usage highlights

Ethereal mistWarm atmosphereFragrant hazeMisty vaporDense vaporAtmospheric quality

Synonyms

  • 气— air, vapor, energy
  • 雾— fog, mist
  • 烟— smoke, vapor

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mist was thick and ethereal (氤氲).
  • The room was filled with a warm, cozy atmosphere (暖氲).
  • The incense created a fragrant haze (香氲).
  • The landscape was shrouded in misty vapor (云氲).

Collocations

  • Ethereal mist(氤氲)
  • Warm atmosphere(暖氲)
  • Fragrant haze(香氲)
  • Misty vapor(云氲)
  • Dense vapor(氲氤)
  • Atmospheric quality(氲气)

Idioms

  • Ethereal and misty atmosphere(氤氲叆叇)
  • Thick and dense vapor(氲氤浓郁)
  • Misty and obscure(氲氤朦胧)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese poetry and literature to describe natural phenomena like mist, fog, or atmospheric conditions.
  • Associated with the concept of Qi (气) in traditional Chinese philosophy, representing the vital energy or life force that permeates the universe.
  • Frequently appears in descriptions of landscapes, particularly in reference to mountains, rivers, and other natural settings where mist or vapor is present.

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