(fēng) - Describes the sound of wind or water & used in classical Chinese to depict gentle, flowing

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fēng | 7 strokes | radical: 氵

· fēng

Describes the sound of wind or water;

used in classical Chinese to depict gentle, flowing sounds.

Describes the sound of wind or waterused in classical Chinese to depict gentle, flowing

Usage highlights

Sound of windSound of waterGentle breezeFlowing soundClassical description

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wind blows gently (沨沨).
  • The sound of flowing water (水声沨沨).
  • A gentle breeze (微风沨沨).

Collocations

  • Sound of wind(风声沨沨)
  • Sound of water(水声沨沨)
  • Gentle breeze(微风沨沨)
  • Flowing sound(流动沨沨)
  • Classical description(古典沨沨)

Idioms

  • The sound of wind and water(风声水沨)
  • Gentle and flowing(沨沨而流)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily found in classical Chinese literature to describe natural sounds.
  • Often used in poetic contexts to evoke a sense of tranquility and natural harmony.

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