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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
眬lóngfaint, fuzzy, blurryv, 10 strokes, radical 目
lóng(long2)long T2
  1. 1faint, fuzzy, blurry
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March 24, 2026

眬(矓)lóng(long2)

The character 眬 (lóng) refers to a state of being faint, fuzzy, or blurry, often used to describe unclear vision or indistinct images. It can also imply a vague or hazy perception in figurative contexts. This term is less common in everyday conversation but can be encountered in literary or poetic expressions.

Strokes10Radical目
Cultural note

In Chinese poetry, the concept of blurry or indistinct imagery often evokes emotions tied to nostalgia or longing, making 眬 a fitting word for artistic expressions. It relates to the appreciation of nature’s ephemeral qualities.

Memory tip

Imagine looking through a foggy window, where everything is 眬 (lóng) and unclear. The character has the '目' (eye) radical, reminding you that it relates to vision. Think of 'longing' to see clearly through the 'fuzziness'—the sound 'lóng' helps reinforce this connection.

Meanings of 眬

lóng(long2)
1faint, fuzzy, blurry
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About 眬

眬Simplified
矓Traditional
10Strokes
目Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 眬 with similar characters like 模糊 (móhú), which also means blurry but is more commonly used. This term is somewhat formal; thus, it may not be suitable for casual conversations. Be mindful of the context in which you use it, particularly in literary contexts.

HSK Study Tips

While 眬 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it may be helpful to connect it to other HSK words related to vision like 看 (kàn - to see) and 视 (shì - to look). Focus on recognizing its usage in more advanced reading materials to enhance your comprehension.

Common Mistakes

Learners might mistakenly use 眬 in everyday conversation, treating it like模糊 (móhú), which is more appropriate for casual contexts. Instead, reserve 眬 for more artistic or descriptive language.

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Etymology of 眬

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

eye

Semantic (meaning)目
+
Phonetic (sound)龙
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Origin

眬 = 目 + 龙. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 眬

IDS Structure⿰目龙
眬Full character
=
目mu4
left
龙Long2
right
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Parts

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How to say faint, fuzzy, blurry in Chinese

“faint, fuzzy, blurry” in Chinese is眬lóng

The character 眬 (lóng) refers to a state of being faint, fuzzy, or blurry, often used to describe unclear vision or indistinct images. It can also imply a vague or hazy perception in figurative contexts. This term is less common in everyday conversation but can be encountered in literary or poetic expressions.

When to use 眬

Learners often confuse 眬 with similar characters like 模糊 (móhú), which also means blurry but is more commonly used. This term is somewhat formal; thus, it may not be suitable for casual conversations. Be mindful of the context in which you use it, particularly in literary contexts.

What learners get wrong

Learners might mistakenly use 眬 in everyday conversation, treating it like模糊 (móhú), which is more appropriate for casual contexts. Instead, reserve 眬 for more artistic or descriptive language.

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Grammar patterns of 眬

眬 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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空气稀薄清新,其间日光蒙____,寒气逼人。

The air was thin and crisp, filled with hazy sunshine and frost.

Example sentences for 眬 (2)

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空气稀薄清新,其间日光蒙眬,寒气逼人。

kōngqì xī báo qīngxīn, qíjiān rì guāng mēng lóng, hán qì bī rén。

The air was thin and crisp, filled with hazy sunshine and frost.
2
泛光灯在斜斜的雨丝中显得很蒙眬。

fàn guāng dēng zài xié xié de yǔ sī zhōng xiǎnde hěn mēng lóng。

The floodlights were hazy behind the slanting rain.

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Word Family of 眬

Words containing this character1
眬lóng(of vision) fuzzy矓

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