霨 (wèi) - Wèi — describes the appearance of clouds rising & lush, flourishing growth of vegetation.

霨Tone 4

wèi ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

霨 · wèi

Wèi — describes the appearance of clouds rising or gathering densely;

lush, flourishing growth of vegetation.

Wèi — describes the appearance of clouds risinglush, flourishing growth of vegetation.

Usage highlights

Clouds gatheringLush vegetationMorning mistMountain cloudsDense cloudsFlourishing growth

Synonyms

  • 云— cloud
  • 雾— fog, mist
  • 郁— lush, dense

Antonyms

  • 晴— clear, sunny
  • 朗— bright, clear
  • 枯— withered, dried

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Clouds gathering densely(云霨)
  • Lush and flourishing vegetation(草木霨郁)
  • The morning mist rising thickly(晨霨)
  • Mountain clouds gathering(山霨)

Collocations

  • Clouds gathering(云霨)
  • Lush vegetation(霨郁)
  • Morning mist(晨霨)
  • Mountain clouds(山霨)
  • Dense clouds(霨云)
  • Flourishing growth(霨茂)

Idioms

  • Clouds gathering and mist rising(云霨雾起)
  • Lush and flourishing vegetation(草木霨郁)
  • Mountain clouds gathering densely(山云霨集)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese poetry and literature to depict natural scenery of clouds and mist.
  • Associated with auspicious signs in some contexts, as cloud formations were sometimes interpreted as omens.
  • Reflects the traditional Chinese appreciation for natural phenomena and their aesthetic qualities.

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