wan6 zuk6渾濁浑浊
Jyutpingwan6 zuk6
Yalewahn juhk
Definition
Muddy, turbid, or opaque; containing impurities and not clear.
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How it's used
Used primarily to describe liquids that have lost their clarity due to suspended particles or sediment. While it can technically describe air quality or abstract concepts like a muddled mind, it is most frequently encountered when discussing water quality in natural or domestic settings.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a person who is confused or a situation that is complicated, as those contexts typically require different vocabulary like 混亂 or 複雜.
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Grammar guides
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