汛 (xùn) - seasonal flood & high water

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xùn ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 氵

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汛 · xùn

seasonal flood;

high water;

tidal surge;

periodical rise of water

seasonal floodhigh watertidal surge

Usage highlights

flood seasonflood preventionspring floodsummer floodtidal floodflood control

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The river is in flood season (汛期).
  • Flood prevention work (防汛工作) is important.
  • The reservoir water level rose during the flood period (汛期水位上涨).
  • We need to prepare for spring flood (春汛).

Collocations

  • flood season(汛期)
  • flood prevention(防汛)
  • spring flood(春汛)
  • summer flood(夏汛)
  • tidal flood(潮汛)
  • flood control(防洪防汛)

Idioms

  • Preparing for flood prevention(防汛备汛)
  • Flood season arrives(汛期来临)
  • Flood prevention and disaster reduction(防汛减灾)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically important in agricultural societies for managing seasonal water levels.
  • Reflects traditional Chinese understanding of natural cycles and water management.
  • Associated with the concept of periodicity in nature and the need for preparedness.

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