lung4曨昽
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Yalelùhng
Definition
Dim, hazy, or twilight; unclear light.
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How it's used
This character is primarily used in the reduplicated form 曨曨 to describe a state of dimness or lack of clarity. It often refers to the fading light of dusk or a general sense of blurriness in vision. While it carries a poetic or descriptive nuance, it is rarely used in formal writing and remains restricted to specific colloquial descriptions of light or physical appearance.
Examples
It is getting dim outside, hurry home.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 朦, which is the standard character used for blurry or hazy vision. Using 曨 in place of 朦 will often sound archaic or incorrect to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
