lung4 zaau3籠罩笼罩
Jyutpinglung4 zaau3
Yalelùhng jaau
Definition
To envelop or shroud, especially by gas, smell, or atmosphere.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal or descriptive contexts to describe something being blanketed by an intangible or overwhelming force. While it can apply to physical phenomena like mist or smoke, it is frequently employed metaphorically to describe negative emotional states or oppressive atmospheres.
Examples
The whole hilltop is shrouded in thick fog.
This tense atmosphere is enveloping the whole company.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this word for physical objects like blankets or clothes, as it implies a sense of being surrounded or permeated by something pervasive rather than just covered.
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