noun
clouds and haze; misty atmosphere
Formal or literary term for a hazy, cloud-like atmosphere, often evoking a poetic or painterly scene.
山々は雲煙に包まれ、幻想的な景色を作り出していた。
The mountains were wrapped in clouds and haze, creating a fantastical scene.
noun
landscape painting; misty landscape art
Refers to a style of landscape painting that emphasizes mist, clouds, and atmospheric effects; a formal or literary term.
この掛け軸は雲煙の技法を用いた山水画です。
This hanging scroll is a landscape painting using the mist-and-cloud technique.
Compound of 雲 (cloud) and 煙 (smoke/haze). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally suggests a misty, cloud-like atmosphere.