The Chinese word 笼罩 (lǒngzhào) is a compound verb formed by combining two characters with closely related meanings to create a more vivid and abstract sense. The first character, 笼 (lǒng), originally means a "cage" or "basket" and by extension "to cover" or "envelop". The second, 罩 (zhào), means "to cover", "wrap over", or "shroud". Together, they form a synonymous compound, where both components reinforce the core concept of something spreading over and enveloping an area completely, much like a fog, atmosphere, or feeling that seems to hang in the air and cover everything within it.