暧

曖
ài
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frequent character
(of daylight) dim, obscure

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

暧 pairs 日 sun with the sound 爱 ài. It first meant dim or poorly lit. From there it grew to unclear, and then to dubious.

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Homophones

HSK 1
爱ài
to love, affection, to be fond of
碍ài
to hinder, to obstruct, to block
艾ài
Chinese mugwort or wormwood, moxa

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