濘 (nìng) - Muddy & boggy

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Muddy;

boggy;

refers to muddy ground or mire, often used to describe difficult or impassable conditions.

Muddyboggyrefers to muddy ground or mire, often used

Usage highlights

Muddy roadBoggy groundStuck in mudMuddy waterDifficult journeyMuddy shoes

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The road became muddy after the rain (道路变得泥泞).
  • We got stuck in the mud (我们陷入泥泞中).
  • The car wheels sank into the mire (车轮陷入泥泞).
  • Walking through the muddy path was difficult (走过泥泞的小路很困难).

Collocations

  • Muddy road(泥泞的道路)
  • Boggy ground(泥泞的地面)
  • Stuck in mud(陷入泥泞)
  • Muddy water(泥泞的水)
  • Difficult journey(泥泞的旅途)
  • Muddy shoes(泥泞的鞋子)

Idioms

  • Treading through mud and water(跋涉泥泞)
  • Mired in difficulties(陷入泥泞困境)
  • Path full of mud(道路泥泞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used metaphorically to describe difficult situations or challenging circumstances in life.
  • In classical Chinese literature, muddy conditions symbolize obstacles and hardships.
  • The character reflects the practical challenges of travel in traditional agricultural societies.

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