雿 (diào) - Misty rain & drizzle

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雿 · diào

Misty rain;

drizzle;

fine rain;

obscure, dim.

Misty raindrizzlefine rain

Usage highlights

Misty rainMountain mistDim and obscureFine drizzleMisty sceneDrizzle and fog

Synonyms

  • 雨— rain (general term)
  • 雾— fog, mist
  • 蒙— misty, obscure

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain was shrouded in misty rain (山雿).
  • A fine drizzle fell all morning (雿雨).
  • The distant view was dim and obscure (雿茫).

Collocations

  • Misty rain(雿雨)
  • Mountain mist(山雿)
  • Dim and obscure(雿茫)
  • Fine drizzle(微雿)
  • Misty scene(雿景)
  • Drizzle and fog(雿雾)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical literature.
  • Evokes imagery of misty landscapes and subtle atmospheric conditions.
  • Often associated with poetic descriptions of rain and obscurity.

FAQ