沆 (hàng) - vast expanse of water & flowing water

沆Tone 4

hàng ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 氵

枫惠

沆 · hàng

vast expanse of water;

flowing water;

used in classical terms and names.

vast expanse of waterflowing waterused in classical terms and names.

Usage highlights

Morning mist and evening vaporVast and boundless watersFlowing water soundMisty and vastDeep and wide waters

Synonyms

  • 浩— vast, grand (describing water)
  • 瀚— vast, extensive
  • 茫— boundless, vague

Antonyms

  • 涓— tiny stream
  • 涸— dried up

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The morning mist over the water(沆瀣)
  • A vast expanse of water(沆漭)
  • In classical poetry describing misty rivers(沆茫)

Collocations

  • Morning mist and evening vapor(沆瀣)
  • Vast and boundless waters(沆漭)
  • Flowing water sound(沆浪)
  • Misty and vast(沆茫)
  • Deep and wide waters(沆沆)

Idioms

  • Sharing the same breath and臭味相投(沆瀣一气)
  • Vast and boundless waters(沆漭无涯)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese literature describing vast waters or morning mist.
  • The idiom '沆瀣一气' carries a negative connotation, meaning collusion or sharing bad traits.

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