ancient term for a midge or gnat; refers to mist/dust
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesnoun
midge; gnat (referenced in ancient texts)
archaicAn archaic, literary term found in classical Chinese texts to describe small, flying insects like midges or gnats.
Gǔ古
shū书
yǒu有
yún云
：
“
Miè蔑
měng蒙
fēn纷
fēi飞
，
bì蔽
rì日
zhē遮
tiān天
。
”
Ancient texts say: 'The gnats fly in swarms, blocking the sun and sky.'
Zài在
xià夏
rì日
zhǎo沼
zé泽
，
miè蔑
měng蒙
chéng成
qún群
，
lìng令
rén人
fán烦
rǎo扰
。
In the summer marshes, gnats gather in swarms, causing annoyance.
noun
mist; fine dust; something light and floating
literaryIn classical literature, it can metaphorically describe fine, floating substances like mist or dust, or things that are ephemeral and insubstantial.
Chén晨
wù雾
rú如
miè蔑
měng蒙
，
lǒng笼
zhào罩
zhe着
shān山
gǔ谷
。
The morning mist, like fine dust, envelops the valley.
Chē车
mǎ马
guò过
hòu后
，
chén尘
tǔ土
fēi飞
yáng扬
，
wǎn宛
rú如
miè蔑
měng蒙
。
After the carriage passed, the dust rose like a fine haze.