晻 Stroke Order

晻 [ǎn] 1. Ancient form of "暗" (dark). 2. Same as "暗": "Three lights are dim." (三光昏暗). 3. Obscure; gloomy; dark. 4. Flourishing; a state of prosperity. 5. Variant readings: ǎn; yǎn (this character can also be read with these pronunciations). Definitions: 1. Same as the original meaning: - Meaning in Chinese: 阴暗 ([En.] somewhat dark). - Example: "日光晻" (The sunlight is dim). 2. Rapid; sudden: - Example: "晻冉" (to fade quickly); "晻忽" (sudden, fast). 3. Same as "暗": - Meaning in Chinese: 同“暗” ([En.] same as “dark”). 4. Obscure; gloomy; dark: - Example: "日晻晻其将暮" (The sun is dimming as it approaches dusk). 5. Flourishing: - Example: "晻暧" (a flourishing state); "晻郁" (a flourishing appearance). Alternate meanings: 1. Dim or dark like the expression: "日晻而下颓" (The sun is dim and setting). 2. Related references to the character's meanings in ancient texts showing its usage and context, illustrating its meanings of obscurity and suddenness.