奫 (yūn) - Deep and wide expanse of water & profound

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yūn ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

奫 · yūn

Deep and wide expanse of water;

profound;

abysmal.

Deep and wide expanse of waterprofoundabysmal.

Usage highlights

Deep and wide waterProfoundly deepSerene and deepDeep poolVast and deepAbysmal water

Synonyms

  • 深— deep
  • 渊— abyss; deep pool
  • 泓— deep and clear water

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The deep pool (奫奫) was mysterious.
  • The water was deep and still (奫然).
  • A profound and serene lake (奫泓).

Collocations

  • Deep and wide water(奫奫)
  • Profoundly deep(奫深)
  • Serene and deep(奫然)
  • Deep pool(奫泓)
  • Vast and deep(奫阔)
  • Abysmal water(奫渊)

Idioms

  • Deep and profound(奫奫深渊)
  • Vast and serene waters(奫然大水)
  • Abysmal and mysterious(奫渊莫测)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese literature to describe deep, expansive bodies of water.
  • Carries connotations of profundity, mystery, and natural grandeur.
  • Appears in poetic contexts to evoke a sense of depth and tranquility.

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