厬 (guǐ) - A spring from which water flows underground & also refers to the side of a mountain

厬Tone 3

guǐ ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

厬 · guǐ

A spring from which water flows underground;

also refers to the side of a mountain where water flows out.

A spring from which water flows undergroundalso refers to the side of a mountain

Usage highlights

Spring waterMountain springHidden springSpring sourceFlowing spring

Synonyms

  • 泉— spring (more common term for a water spring)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain spring (厬泉) flows from the side of the cliff.
  • Water emerges from the ground at the foot of the hill (山厬).
  • The hidden spring (隐厬) was a vital water source.

Collocations

  • Spring water(厬水)
  • Mountain spring(山厬)
  • Hidden spring(隐厬)
  • Spring source(厬源)
  • Flowing spring(流厬)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This is a rare character primarily found in classical Chinese texts and geographical descriptions.
  • It is associated with natural water sources emerging from mountains or underground, a theme appreciated in traditional landscape aesthetics.

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