雾 (wù) - Fog, mist & haze

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wù ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

雾 · wù

Fog, mist;

haze;

something that obscures or confuses.

Fog, misthazesomething that obscures or confuses.

Usage highlights

FogMistFoggyFog lampFoggy weatherDense fog

Synonyms

  • 霾— haze, smog
  • 霭— mist, haze

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The morning fog was thick (晨雾).
  • There is heavy fog on the mountain (山上有大雾).
  • The city was shrouded in mist (城市笼罩在雾中).
  • Fog lights are required for driving (雾灯).

Collocations

  • Fog(雾)
  • Mist(雾气)
  • Foggy(有雾的)
  • Fog lamp(雾灯)
  • Foggy weather(雾天)
  • Dense fog(浓雾)

Idioms

  • Flowers in the fog, moon in the water(雾里看花)
  • Smoke and mist(云雾迷蒙)
  • Fog locks mountain peaks(雾锁山头)
  • Like walking in a fog(如堕五里雾中)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese poetry and painting, fog often represents mystery, obscurity, or transient beauty.
  • Fog is associated with uncertainty and confusion in idiomatic expressions.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, 'fog' can metaphorically refer to unclear thinking or vision.

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