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“dark cloud” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinwū yún

Example

乌云压得很低,太阳看不见了。wū yún yā de hěn dī tài yáng kàn bú jiàn le

Dark clouds hang low, and the sun is no longer visible.

Illustration for 乌云 (dark cloud)

How to say “dark cloud” in Chinese

“Dark cloud” in Chinese is 乌云 (wū yún).

Dark cloud cover pressing down over the landscape, hiding the sun and casting a shadow of trouble.

Full entry for 乌云: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 乌云

傍晚,乌云密布,天色一瞬间暗了下来。bàng wǎn wū yún mì bù tiān sè yí shùn jiān àn le xià lái

At dusk, dark clouds gathered, and the sky suddenly grew dark.

Tips for using 乌云

  • In everyday descriptions, the word is especially vivid when paired with a position or movement, such as saying that the sky is filled with it or that it hangs low.

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