(lóng) - Dim, hazy, unclear & refers to a blurred or indistinct appearance, often

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lóng | 21 strokes | radical:

· lóng

Dim, hazy, unclear;

refers to a blurred or indistinct appearance, often used in literary contexts to describe vision or scenery.

Dim, hazy, unclearrefers to a blurred or indistinct appearance, often

Usage highlights

Blurry eyesHazy moonlightDim sceneryVague impressionMisty vision

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The distant mountains looked hazy in the mist (朦胧的远山).
  • His vision was blurry after waking up (睡眼朦胧).
  • The moonlight was dim and hazy (月色朦胧).

Collocations

  • Blurry eyes(睡眼朦胧)
  • Hazy moonlight(月色朦胧)
  • Dim scenery(朦胧景色)
  • Vague impression(朦胧印象)
  • Misty vision(朦胧视觉)

Idioms

  • Sleepy eyes(睡眼朦胧)
  • Hazy moonlight(月色朦胧)
  • Dim and indistinct(朦胧不清)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese poetry to evoke a dreamy, atmospheric quality.
  • Associated with romantic or melancholic scenes in literature.
  • Reflects an aesthetic appreciation for subtlety and ambiguity in traditional arts.

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