In 15 Sekunden
- Used to describe low visibility and thick mist outdoors.
- Uses 'big' (大) instead of 'thick' to describe intensity.
- Perfect for small talk, driving safety, or describing scenery.
Bedeutung
This phrase is the simplest way to say it is very foggy outside. You are describing a thick mist that makes it hard to see.
Wichtige Beispiele
3 von 6Driving with a friend
小心点，外面雾很大。
Be careful, it's very foggy outside.
Looking out the office window
今天雾很大，看不见对面的楼。
It's very foggy today; I can't see the building opposite.
Texting a friend about a delay
雾很大，飞机晚点了。
It's very foggy, the plane is delayed.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In classical Chinese poetry, fog often symbolizes a dreamlike state or the boundary between worlds. In modern times, residents of 'Foggy Cities' like Chongqing use this phrase daily. It is a staple of weather-related small talk across all of China.
Size Matters
Remember that in Chinese, weather intensity is often 'big' (大). Rain, snow, and fog are all 'big' when they are heavy.
Fog vs. Smog
Don't confuse `雾` (wù - fog) with `雾霾` (wùmái - smog). Calling smog 'fog' might sound like you're ignoring the pollution!
In 15 Sekunden
- Used to describe low visibility and thick mist outdoors.
- Uses 'big' (大) instead of 'thick' to describe intensity.
- Perfect for small talk, driving safety, or describing scenery.
What It Means
雾很大 (wù hěn dà) is your go-to phrase for low visibility. In Chinese, we don't say the fog is 'thick' or 'dense' usually. We say the fog is 'big'. It sounds funny in English, but it makes perfect sense in Mandarin. You are describing the sheer volume of the mist around you.
How To Use It
You can use this as a standalone sentence. Just look out the window and sigh. You can also add 今天 (jīntiān - today) at the start. It is a very flexible building block for weather talk. It follows the classic Noun + 很 + Adjective structure. No need for the verb 'to be' here!
When To Use It
Use it when you are driving and can't see the car ahead. Use it when you're hiking a mountain and the view disappears. It is perfect for small talk with neighbors. It is also great for explaining why you might be late. 'Sorry, I'm slow because 雾很大!'
When NOT To Use It
Don't use this for smoke from a fire or a kitchen mishap. That is 烟 (yān), not 雾. Also, don't use it if it's just a little hazy. If you can still see the sun, it might just be 阴天 (yīntiān - cloudy). Save this for when the world looks like a giant bowl of milk.
Cultural Background
Fog has a poetic place in Chinese culture and art. Traditional ink wash paintings often feature mountains hidden in fog. It represents mystery and the 'hidden' beauty of nature. However, in modern cities, people sometimes confuse fog with smog (雾霾 - wùmái). Be careful not to mix them up! One is natural, the other is pollution.
Common Variations
You can say 雾太大了 (wù tài dà le) to sound more dramatic. Adding 了 at the end suggests the fog has become too much. If the fog is just starting, you can say 起雾了 (qǐ wù le). This means 'fog is rising' or 'it's getting foggy'.
Nutzungshinweise
This is a neutral, everyday expression. It is safe to use in any social situation, from chatting with a stranger to writing a formal email about travel delays.
Size Matters
Remember that in Chinese, weather intensity is often 'big' (大). Rain, snow, and fog are all 'big' when they are heavy.
Fog vs. Smog
Don't confuse `雾` (wù - fog) with `雾霾` (wùmái - smog). Calling smog 'fog' might sound like you're ignoring the pollution!
The Fog City
Chongqing is known as the 'Fog City' (雾都). If you visit, you'll use this phrase every morning!
Beispiele
6小心点，外面雾很大。
Be careful, it's very foggy outside.
A common warning given to drivers for safety.
今天雾很大，看不见对面的楼。
It's very foggy today; I can't see the building opposite.
Used to describe the intensity of the weather.
雾很大，飞机晚点了。
It's very foggy, the plane is delayed.
Explaining a logical consequence of the weather.
雾很大，我以为我瞎了！
The fog is so big, I thought I went blind!
Exaggerating for comedic effect with friends.
山上的雾很大，像梦一样。
The fog on the mountain is so big, it's like a dream.
Using the phrase to describe beauty.
由于雾很大，高速公路关闭了。
Due to heavy fog, the highway is closed.
Using the phrase in an official announcement context.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct word to complete the phrase describing heavy fog.
外面的雾很___。
In Chinese, the size adjective '大' (big) is used to describe the intensity of fog.
How do you say 'The fog is too big' (dramatic)?
雾___大了！
'太...了' is the standard structure for 'too [adjective]'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /2
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Formality of '雾很大'
Talking to friends while walking.
哇，雾很大！
Standard description of weather.
今天雾很大。
News report or official warning.
目前大雾弥漫。
When to say '雾很大'
Driving
Visibility is low on the road.
Hiking
The mountain peak is hidden.
Airport
Flights are canceled.
Photography
The lighting is moody and soft.
Aufgabensammlung
2 Aufgaben外面的雾很___。
In Chinese, the size adjective '大' (big) is used to describe the intensity of fog.
雾___大了！
'太...了' is the standard structure for 'too [adjective]'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /2
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenWhile '厚' means thick, it's rarely used for fog in spoken Chinese. Stick with 雾很大 for a more natural sound.
雾 is natural water vapor, while 霾 refers to dust or pollution. If the air is grey and smells like smoke, it's 霾.
Yes, it is perfectly neutral. You can say 王经理，外面雾很大 without any issues.
You can say 有一点雾 (yǒu yīdiǎn wù), which means 'there is a little fog'.
In Chinese, when using an adjective like 大, the word 很 acts as the connector. You don't need the verb 是 (shì).
No, steam is usually called 水蒸气 (shuǐ zhēng qì). 雾 is specifically for the weather phenomenon.
In this context, it translates better as 'very thick' or 'heavy'. It describes the intensity of the weather.
You can say 雾特别大 (wù tèbié dà) or 大雾弥漫 (dàwù mímàn) for a more literary feel.
It's grammatically okay, but 雾很大 is much more common and sounds more native.
Yes, it is standard Mandarin and understood everywhere from Beijing to Guangzhou.
Verwandte Redewendungen
起雾了
It's getting foggy / Fog is rolling in.
看不清
Cannot see clearly (due to fog or bad eyes).
大雾预警
Heavy fog warning.
云雾缭绕
Surrounded by clouds and mist (poetic).
