渰 (yǎn) - Yan — refers to clouds gathering, especially in & to become overcast

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yǎn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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渰 · yǎn

Yan — refers to clouds gathering, especially in preparation for rain;

to become overcast;

to cover or envelop.

Yan — refers to clouds gathering, especially into become overcastto cover or envelop.

Usage highlights

Gathering cloudsClouds bringing rainClouds risingClouds coveringDark cloudsClouds dispersing

Synonyms

  • 阴— overcast, cloudy
  • 云— cloud
  • 覆— to cover, to envelop

Antonyms

  • 晴— clear, sunny
  • 朗— bright, clear
  • 明— bright, clear

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sky is gathering clouds (渰云).
  • Clouds darken before the storm (渰云欲雨).
  • The mountains are shrouded in clouds (山被云渰).
  • A sudden overcast sky (天色骤渰).

Collocations

  • Gathering clouds(渰云)
  • Clouds bringing rain(渰雨)
  • Clouds rising(渰起)
  • Clouds covering(渰覆)
  • Dark clouds(阴渰)
  • Clouds dispersing(云渰散)

Idioms

  • Clouds gather, rain falls(云渰雨施)
  • Clouds rise, winds blow(云渰风起)
  • The sky darkens with clouds(天云渰渰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in classical Chinese poetry and literature to describe atmospheric conditions.
  • Often used in meteorological contexts in ancient texts to signify impending weather changes.
  • Represents the natural phenomenon of cloud formation in traditional Chinese observation of nature.

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