闷
mēn
stuffy; to cover tightly; to keep covered
Character
Example phrases
- 雨后空气又湿又闷，车厢里的乘客几乎喘不过气来。 Yǔ hòu kōngqì yòu shī yòu mēn, chēxiāng lǐ de chéngkè jīhū chuǎn bù guò qì lái. After the rain, the air was damp and stuffy, and the passengers in the carriage could hardly breathe.
- 把盖子盖紧，再闷五分钟，米饭就熟了。 Bǎ gàizi gài jǐn, zài mēn wǔ fēnzhōng, mǐfàn jiù shú le. Put the lid on tight and let it steam for five more minutes, and the rice will be done.
- 屋里太闷了，快把窗户打开吧。 Wū lǐ tài mēn le, kuài bǎ chuānghu dǎkāi ba. It is so stuffy in the room; quickly open the window.
Related words
- 沉闷 chénmèn oppressive; dull; stuffy
- 烦闷 fánmèn depressed; gloomy; vexed
- 闷热 mēnrè hot and stuffy; sultry
- 闷 mèn depressed; bored; dull
- 纳闷儿 nàmènr to feel puzzled; to be bewildered
- 郁闷 yùmèn depressed; gloomy; frustrated
- 烈日 lièrì scorching sun; blazing sun
- 露天 lùtiān open-air; outdoor
- 清凉 qīngliáng cool and refreshing
- 黎明 límíng dawn; daybreak
- 清新 qīngxīn fresh; refreshing
- 露 lù dew