(tún) - A rare character meaning dense clouds, overcast sky,

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tún | 16 strokes | radical:

· tún

A rare character meaning dense clouds, overcast sky, or cloudy weather.

A rare character meaning dense clouds, overcast sky,

Usage highlights

Dense cloudsOvercast skyCloudy weatherGathering cloudsDark cloudsCloud cover

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • clear/sunny
  • bright/clear

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sky is overcast (天空霕云).
  • Dense clouds gathered before the storm (暴雨前霕云密布).
  • The weather turned cloudy (天气变得霕沉).

Collocations

  • Dense clouds(霕云)
  • Overcast sky(霕天)
  • Cloudy weather(霕气)
  • Gathering clouds(霕集)
  • Dark clouds(霕暗)
  • Cloud cover(霕层)

Idioms

  • Dense clouds gathering(霕云密布)
  • Overcast sky and dark earth(霕天暗地)
  • Clouds dispersing and mist clearing(霕开雾散)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in classical Chinese literature and poetry to describe atmospheric conditions.
  • Represents a poetic way to describe weather phenomena in traditional Chinese writing.
  • The character combines cloud (云) with other elements to emphasize density or coverage.

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