Definition
噩 is a bound morpheme (not a standalone word) that appears in compound nouns. It conveys a sense of ominousness, dread, or disaster. Common compounds include 噩梦 (è mèng, nightmare), 噩耗 (è hào, grievous news), and 噩运 (è yùn, bad luck). You will not hear it used alone.
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ominousdreadfuldisastrous (bound morpheme, used in compounds)
Examples
- 。Tā zuótiān wǎnshang zuò le yí gè è mèng.He had a nightmare last night.
- ，。Tīng dào zhè ge è hào, dàjiā dōu kū le.Hearing this bad news, everyone cried.
- 。Wǒ bù xīwàng yù dào zhèyàng de è yùn.I hope I don't encounter such bad luck.
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