汩 (gǔ) - to flow & to stir
汩 · gǔ
to flow;
to stir;
to gush;
sound of flowing water;
also used to describe the passage of time.
to flowto stirto gush
Usage highlights
gurgling soundflowing waterstirring mudgushing springpassing timeflowing blood
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The river flows swiftly (汩汩流淌).
- Time passes quickly (岁月汩汩).
- The spring gushes from the ground (泉水汩汩涌出).
Collocations
- gurgling sound(汩汩)
- flowing water(汩流)
- stirring mud(汩泥)
- gushing spring(汩泉)
- passing time(汩逝)
- flowing blood(汩血)
Idioms
- The sound of flowing water never ceases(汩汩不息)
- Time flows like water(时光汩汩)
- Gushing like a spring(汩如泉涌)
Cultural background
FAQ- Often used in classical Chinese literature to describe the sound and movement of water.
- Symbolizes the relentless passage of time in philosophical contexts.
- Associated with natural phenomena and the concept of constant change.