How common is the character 斴?

This is an extremely rare character that is primarily found in classical Chinese literature and is rarely used in modern contexts.

What does 斴 specifically describe?

It describes the sound of water flowing between or over rocks, often translated as murmuring or gurgling.

Is 斴 suitable for names?

While poetic and nature-themed, its extreme rarity makes it challenging for everyday use. Consider more common water-sound characters like 潺 or 淙 for similar effects with better recognition.

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斴 · lín

Sound of water flowing between rocks.

Usage highlights

Flowing water soundSound of water between rocksGurgling streamMountain spring soundGentle water flow

Synonyms

潺— murmuring, gurgling (of water)
淙— gurgling sound of flowing water

Usage & contexts

Examples

The stream murmured softly between the stones (溪水斴斴).
We heard the gentle sound of flowing water (听到斴斴水声).
The mountain spring produced a soothing sound (山泉发出斴斴声).

Collocations

Flowing water sound(斴斴)
Sound of water between rocks(水石斴斴)
Gurgling stream(溪流斴斴)
Mountain spring sound(山泉斴斴)
Gentle water flow(水流斴斴)

Idioms

The sound of flowing water between rocks(水石斴斴)

Cultural background

FAQ

This character is extremely rare and primarily appears in classical Chinese literature.
It describes the specific sound of water flowing through or around rocks in a stream or river.
The character embodies the classical Chinese appreciation for natural sounds and landscapes.

斴 (lín) - Sound of water flowing between rocks.