靉 (ài) - Ai — refers to thick, dense clouds & overcast or cloudy sky

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ài ｜ 25 strokes ｜ radical:

安

靉 · ài

Ai — refers to thick, dense clouds;

overcast or cloudy sky;

used in the word 靉靆 (àidài) meaning 'dim, hazy, misty'.

Ai — refers to thick, dense cloudsovercast or cloudy skyused in the word 靉靆 (àidài) meaning 'dim,

Usage highlights

Dense cloudsMisty and hazyCloudy skyOvercast weatherThick fogDim light

Synonyms

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sky was overcast with clouds (云靉).
  • A hazy, misty morning (靉靆的早晨).
  • The mountains were shrouded in dense fog (山峦靉靆).

Collocations

  • Dense clouds(靉云)
  • Misty and hazy(靉靆)
  • Cloudy sky(靉空)
  • Overcast weather(靉天)
  • Thick fog(靉雾)
  • Dim light(靉光)

Idioms

  • Clouds gathering densely(云靉靆)
  • Misty and obscure(靉靆朦胧)
  • Hazy and indistinct(靉靆不清)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character is composed of the cloud radical (云) doubled, emphasizing the meaning of dense, layered clouds.
  • Often used in classical Chinese poetry to describe misty, atmospheric scenes and moods.
  • Appears in the compound 靉靆 which can also refer to dimness or obscurity, both literal and metaphorical.

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