沛 (pèi) - abundant & copious

沛Tone 4

pèi ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 氵

柠七

沛 · pèi

abundant;

copious;

full;

vigorous;

flowing;

refers to a swamp or marsh.

abundantcopiousfull

Usage highlights

Abundant energyPlentiful rainVigorous spiritFlowing waterSwampy landFull of vitality

Synonyms

  • 充沛— abundant, full of
  • 丰沛— plentiful, abundant
  • 沛然— vigorous, flowing abundantly

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The rain was abundant (沛然).
  • He is full of energy (精力充沛).
  • The river flows swiftly (水流沛然).
  • A region with abundant resources (物产丰沛).

Collocations

  • Abundant energy(充沛)
  • Plentiful rain(沛雨)
  • Vigorous spirit(沛然之气)
  • Flowing water(沛水)
  • Swampy land(沛泽)
  • Full of vitality(沛然)

Idioms

  • Full of vigor and vitality(精力充沛)
  • Flowing abundantly(沛然莫之能御)
  • Abundant and overflowing(沛雨甘霖)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to swampy or marshy land with abundant water.
  • In classical texts, used to describe vigorous flow or abundant quantity.
  • Associated with positive qualities like vitality, abundance, and energy in names.

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