Is 漶 used in modern Chinese?

It is a relatively rare character used primarily in literary or academic contexts to describe deteriorated writing or artwork.

Can 漶 be used in personal names?

Generally not recommended due to its negative meaning of illegibility and decay. It would be an unusual and potentially unfavorable choice.

What is the difference between 漶 and 模糊?

Both mean blurry or indistinct, but 漶 specifically describes writing, ink, or inscriptions that have become illegible over time, often due to natural deterioration, while 模糊 is more general and can apply to any unclear image, memory, or concept.

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漶 · huàn

Illegible, blurred, indistinct — used to describe writing or images that are difficult to read or recognize clearly.

Illegible, blurred, indistinct — used to describe writing

Usage highlights

Blurred writingIndistinct ink marksIllegible inscriptionBlurred and unclearDifficult to decipherFaded and blurred

Synonyms

模糊— blurry, vague, indistinct
漫漶— blurred, effaced (variant form)

Antonyms

清晰— clear, distinct
清楚— clear, legible

Usage & contexts

Examples

The old manuscript was too faded and blurred (字迹漶漫) to read.
The ink had run, making the characters blurry (墨迹漶漫).
The ancient inscription on the stele was worn and illegible (碑文漶灭).

Collocations

Blurred writing(字迹漶漫)
Indistinct ink marks(墨迹漶漫)
Illegible inscription(漶灭的碑文)
Blurred and unclear(漶漫不清)
Difficult to decipher(难以辨认漶漫)
Faded and blurred(漶漫模糊)

Idioms

Characters blurred beyond recognition(字迹漶漫)
Ink marks running and indistinct(墨迹漶漫)
Ancient inscriptions worn away(碑文漶灭)

Cultural background

FAQ

Primarily appears in contexts describing ancient documents, inscriptions, or artworks that have deteriorated over time.
Often used in literary or academic descriptions of historical artifacts where preservation is a concern.
Carries connotations of the passage of time and the fragility of written records.

漶 (huàn) - Illegible, blurred, indistinct — used to describe writing