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朦胧
ménglóng
Description
“朦胧”是说东西看不清楚，模模糊糊的样子。
"朦胧" means something looks unclear or blurry.
我们常用它来说月光、睡意，或者不清楚的感觉。
We often use it to describe moonlight, sleepiness, or a vague feeling.
Meanings
朦胧ménglóng
dim; hazy; blurred (of light or vision)
月光很朦胧，看不清路。
The moonlight is hazy, making it hard to see the road.
朦胧ménglóng
drowsy; half-awake; vague (of feelings or ideas)
我睡意朦胧，眼睛都睁不开。
I'm drowsy and can't keep my eyes open.
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Notes
- Nuance
朦胧 is often poetic, used for moonlight, mist, or sleepy/vague feelings.
- Etymology
both characters share the 月/朧 root suggesting dim moonlight.
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