霺 (wéi) - Fine rain & drizzle

霺Tone 2

wéi ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

霺 · wéi

Fine rain;

drizzle;

also used in classical texts to describe something subtle or delicate.

Fine raindrizzlealso used in classical texts to describe something

Usage highlights

Fine rainSubtle fragranceDelicate craftsmanshipGentle breezeSubtle beauty

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fine rain fell gently (霺雨).
  • A subtle fragrance (霺香).
  • Delicate craftsmanship (霺工).

Collocations

  • Fine rain(霺雨)
  • Subtle fragrance(霺香)
  • Delicate craftsmanship(霺工)
  • Gentle breeze(霺风)
  • Subtle beauty(霺美)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese literature describing delicate natural phenomena.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in poetic or literary contexts.

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