泞 (nìng) - Muddy & miry

泞Tone 4

nìng ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 氵

柠七

泞 · nìng

Muddy;

miry;

boggy;

refers to muddy ground or difficult conditions.

Muddymiryboggy

Usage highlights

Muddy roadMuddy and slipperyBoggy groundStuck in the mudDifficult journeyMuddy water

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The road became muddy after the rain (道路泥泞).
  • We walked through the mire (我们走过泥泞).
  • The path was difficult due to the mud (泞滑难行).

Collocations

  • Muddy road(泥泞道路)
  • Muddy and slippery(泞滑)
  • Boggy ground(泞泥)
  • Stuck in the mud(陷入泥泞)
  • Difficult journey(泞途)
  • Muddy water(泞水)

Idioms

  • Muddy and difficult to traverse(泥泞不堪)
  • Struggling in the mud(泞滞难行)
  • Muddy and slippery path(泞滑之路)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used to describe difficult travel conditions, especially in rural or ancient contexts.
  • Can metaphorically represent challenging life circumstances or difficult phases.

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