bai

[bahy]

noun

1. a yellow mist occurring in eastern China and Japan during the spring and fall, caused by dust from the interior of China.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bai¹

< Japanese < Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese mái dust storm

Example Sentences

We were sitting at our table, a corner one for two, which allowed her a view of the entire place, from the customers’ entrance, through the bai; to the kitchen.

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