dim and dark

intense darkness without light

The synonym "dim and dull" generally refers to dim and dull. In Chinese idioms, the pronunciation is "à nd à NW ú Gu à ng", meaning dim: the same as "dim", not bright, dim. Describe the loss of luster. From the story of heroes and heroines.

Idiom explanation

Dim: same as "dim", not bright, dim. Describe the loss of luster.

The origin of Idioms

Chapter 34 of Wenkang's biography of heroes and heroines in the Qing Dynasty: "wearing a pale blue top on his head, the peacock hill with beautiful spring breeze has been motheaten and left bare pole."

Idiom usage

Chapter 24 of Tao Juyin's history of the reign of the Northern Warlords: "but this telegram caused Zhang Xun's displeasure, because his position as the leader of the thirteen provinces was dim."