(hóng) - A deep and vast expanse of water & an ancient place name.

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hóng | 7 strokes | radical: 氵

· hóng

A deep and vast expanse of water;

an ancient place name.

A deep and vast expanse of wateran ancient place name.

Usage highlights

Deep waterVast expanseHonggu placeFlowing waterWater depth

Synonyms

  • deep and clear water
  • vast, expansive water

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The river appeared deep and boundless (汯然).
  • An ancient place called Honggu (汯谷).
  • The water flowed into a vast expanse (水汯汯).

Collocations

  • Deep water(汯水)
  • Vast expanse(汯然)
  • Honggu place(汯谷)
  • Flowing water(汯流)
  • Water depth(汯深)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts describing deep or vast bodies of water.
  • Used in some historical place names, though rare in modern usage.

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