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雰

Character · Noun

mist; vapor; atmosphere

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Meanings

2 senses · 5 examples
1.

noun

mist; fog; vapor

literary

A classical/literary term for mist or fog, often found in ancient poetry or formal writing. It can also refer to a general atmosphere.

Chén晨
wù雾
fēn雰
fēn雰
 ,
lǒng笼
zhào罩
shān山
lín林
 。

The morning mist is dense, enveloping the mountain forest.

Shān山
jiān间
mí弥
màn漫
zhe着
yī一
piàn片
yīn氤
yūn氲
de的
fēn雰
qì气
 。

A hazy mist pervades the mountains.

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Gǔ古
wén文
zhōng中
cháng常
yòng用
 “
fēn雰
 ”
lái来
xíng形
róng容
yǔ雨
xuě雪
qián前
de的
yún云
qì气
 。

In classical texts, '雰' is often used to describe the vapor before rain or snow.

2.

noun

atmosphere; aura; ambiance

literary

Refers to a general atmosphere or aura, often metaphorical. This sense is also literary.

Zhàn战
chǎng场
shàng上
shā杀
qì气
fēn雰
fēn雰
 。

The air on the battlefield was thick with the aura of killing.

Xiáng祥
ruì瑞
zhī之
fēn雰
lǒng笼
zhào罩
zhe着
gōng宫
diàn殿
 。

An auspicious aura enveloped the palace.