汱 (quǎn) - To drain away & to flow off

汱Tone 3

quǎn ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 氵

情仁

汱 · quǎn

To drain away;

to flow off;

to eliminate;

to cast away.

To drain awayto flow offto eliminate

Usage highlights

Drain awayEliminate the unfitCast awayWater drainageFlow off

Synonyms

  • 汰— eliminate; reject
  • 弃— abandon; discard
  • 排— drain; discharge

Antonyms

  • 留— retain; keep
  • 纳— admit; accept
  • 蓄— store; accumulate

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The water drains away (汱流).
  • To eliminate the unfit (汱汰).
  • Cast away the useless (汱弃).

Collocations

  • Drain away(汱流)
  • Eliminate the unfit(汱汰)
  • Cast away(汱弃)
  • Water drainage(汱水)
  • Flow off(汱出)

Idioms

  • Eliminate the unfit and select the best(汱劣选优)
  • Drain away the muddy and introduce the clear(汱浊引清)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Ancient character related to water management and selection processes.
  • Used in contexts of elimination and purification in classical texts.

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