隌 (ǎn) - Dark & obscure

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隌 · ǎn

Dark;

obscure;

dim;

not bright;

unclear.

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Usage highlights

dim and darkgloomy expressionobscure meaningdark roomshadowy and indistinct

Synonyms

  • 暗— dark; dim
  • 晦— dark; obscure
  • 冥— dark; gloomy

Antonyms

  • 明— bright; clear
  • 亮— bright; shining
  • 昭— clear; evident

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The room was dimly lit (隌室).
  • His expression was dark and gloomy (隌然).
  • The meaning of the ancient text is obscure (文义隌昧).

Collocations

  • dim and dark(隌暗)
  • gloomy expression(隌然)
  • obscure meaning(隌昧)
  • dark room(隌室)
  • shadowy and indistinct(隌昧不明)

Idioms

  • Obscure and difficult to understand(隌昧难明)
  • Dark and without light(隌然无光)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 隌 is a classical Chinese character describing lack of light or clarity.
  • It appears in classical texts and poetry to convey atmospheric or emotional darkness.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage but maintains literary value.

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