doi6靆叇
Jyutpingdoi6
Yaledoih
Definition
Heavy clouds and mists; unclear or cloudy.
- literaryheavy with clouds and mists
- literaryunclear; cloudy
colloquialweatherdescriptions
How it's used
While historically associated with formal descriptions of clouds, in modern spoken Cantonese, this character is often used metaphorically to describe a state of confusion or a lack of mental clarity. It carries a slightly literary or dramatic flair when used in casual speech, making it sound more emphatic than standard words like 矇. It is rarely used in its literal meteorological sense outside of written prose or poetic contexts.
Examples
The weather is very hazy today, it looks like it is about to rain.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 矇, which is the standard colloquial term for blurry or unclear vision. Using 靆 in everyday conversation can sound overly dramatic or archaic unless you are intentionally trying to be expressive or humorous.
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Grammar guides
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