No. 5,578 in Chinese
凝
"凝" means "to freeze, solidify,凝 concentrate, or凝 focus."
In a sentence
水面上凝结了薄薄的一层寒霜。
A thin layer of frost has condensed on the surface of the water.
In this sentence, "凝" is used in "凝结", meaning "to condense or solidify". It denotes the process of transformation or accumulation in a physical context.
他凝神静听着远处传来的琴声。
He attentively listened to the sound of the piano coming from afar.
Here, "凝" appears in "凝神", meaning "to concentrate one's mind". It shows the usage of focusing attention or becoming still emotionally.
夜晚的街道上充满了凝重的气氛。
The streets at night were filled with a solemn atmosphere.
Finally, "凝" is used in "凝重", meaning "solemn or intense". It expresses the density or seriousness of an emotional or atmospheric quality.
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