霧 (wù) - Fog, mist & a weather phenomenon of fine water droplets suspended

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wù ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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霧 · wù

Fog, mist;

a weather phenomenon of fine water droplets suspended in the air reducing visibility;

metaphorically refers to something unclear or confusing.

Fog, mista weather phenomenon of fine water droplets suspendedmetaphorically refers to something unclear or confusing.

Usage highlights

FogMistFoggy weatherHeavy fogFog lampDispel the fog

Synonyms

  • 霭— mist, haze (often lighter, more poetic)
  • 霾— haze, smog (often implies air pollution)

Antonyms

  • 晴— clear, sunny (weather)
  • 明— bright, clear (state)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The morning fog was thick (晨雾).
  • London is famous for its fog (伦敦的雾).
  • He was lost in a fog of confusion (困惑的迷雾).
  • The mountains were shrouded in mist (山被雾气笼罩).

Collocations

  • Fog(雾)
  • Mist(雾气)
  • Foggy weather(雾天)
  • Heavy fog(大雾)
  • Fog lamp(雾灯)
  • Dispel the fog(驱散迷雾)

Idioms

  • Flowers in the fog, the moon in the water(雾里看花)
  • Lost in a fog(如堕五里雾中)
  • Smoke and clouds(雾锁烟迷)
  • Fog disperses and clouds open(雾散云开)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Fog is a common natural motif in Chinese poetry and painting, often symbolizing obscurity, mystery, or a transient state.
  • In traditional landscape art, mist (雾) is used to create depth and a sense of ethereal beauty.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing atmospheric conditions and metaphorical states of confusion.

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