凁 (sōu) - Cold, chilly & a variant form of 溲 meaning to soak

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sōu ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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凁 · sōu

Cold, chilly;

a variant form of 溲 meaning to soak or steep.

Cold, chillya variant form of 溲 meaning to soak

Usage highlights

Cold waterSoak riceChilly windCold streamSteep in waterCold and clear

Synonyms

  • 冷— cold
  • 寒— chilly, frigid
  • 溲— to soak, steep

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The water was cold (凁水).
  • Soaking grains in cold water (凁米).
  • A chilly morning breeze (凁晨之风).

Collocations

  • Cold water(凁水)
  • Soak rice(凁米)
  • Chilly wind(凁风)
  • Cold stream(凁流)
  • Steep in water(凁浸)
  • Cold and clear(凁清)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • Often used interchangeably with 溲 in historical contexts for the meaning of soaking.

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