yù

燠

Character · Adjective

warm; hot; sultry

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples

adjective

archaic

Literary term used to describe hot or warm weather, climate, or environment. Often appears in written Chinese or classical contexts.

Tiān天

qì气

yù燠

rè热

nán难

dāng当

。

The weather is unbearably sultry.

Cǐ此

dì地

hán寒

yù燠

shī失

shí时

，

zuò作

wù物

nán难

yǐ以

shēng生

zhǎng长

。

The climate here is irregular with cold and warmth out of season, making it difficult for crops to grow.

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Xià夏

rì日

yù燠

shǔ暑

，

lìng令

rén人

fán烦

mèn闷

。

The sweltering summer heat makes one feel depressed.