靄 (ǎi) - Mist, haze & atmospheric vapor

靄Tone 3

ǎi ｜ 24 strokes ｜ radical:

安

靄 · ǎi

Mist, haze;

atmospheric vapor;

gentle, mild;

also used to describe a peaceful, harmonious atmosphere.

Mist, hazeatmospheric vaporgentle, mild

Usage highlights

Morning mistEvening mistMountain hazeHarmonious atmosphereMist and cloudsGentle and kind

Synonyms

  • 雾— fog, mist
  • 霾— haze (often with negative connotation of pollution)
  • 烟— smoke, mist

Antonyms

  • 晴— clear, sunny
  • 朗— bright, clear

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The morning mist (晨霭) hung over the valley.
  • A gentle and refined manner (和霭可亲).
  • The mountain was shrouded in haze (山霭).
  • The evening mist (暮霭) settled over the city.

Collocations

  • Morning mist(晨霭)
  • Evening mist(暮霭)
  • Mountain haze(山霭)
  • Harmonious atmosphere(和霭)
  • Mist and clouds(霭云)
  • Gentle and kind(和霭可亲)

Idioms

  • Gentle and kind(和霭可亲)
  • Mist-shrouded peaks(烟霭茫茫)
  • Clouds and mist gathering(云霭四合)

Cultural background

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  • Often used in classical Chinese poetry to depict natural scenery, especially misty landscapes.
  • Associated with tranquility, subtle beauty, and a gentle, refined character.
  • The character's complexity and elegance make it appreciated in calligraphy.

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