jìn
祲
evil vapor; ominous aura
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
evil vapor; ominous aura
archaicAn archaic term from ancient superstition, describing a malevolent, unseen energy or atmospheric miasma believed to cause misfortune or illness. Primarily used in historical or classical contexts.
Gǔ古
rén人
rèn认
wéi为
jí疾
bìng病
wǎng往
wǎng往
shì是
yóu由
jìn疒
qì气
yǐn引
qǐ起
de的
。
Ancient people believed that diseases were often caused by evil vapor.
Cǐ此
dì地
duō多
jìn疒
，
bù不
yí宜
jiǔ久
jū居
。
This place is full of ominous aura and is not suitable for long-term residence.
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Zhān占
xīng星
jiā家
yè夜
guān观
tiān天
xiàng象
，
chēng称
yǒu有
jìn疒
qì气
rù入
qīn侵
。
The astrologer observed the celestial phenomena at night and claimed an ominous aura was invading.