沫 (mò) - foam & froth
沫 · mò
foam;
froth;
bubbles;
spittle;
name of an ancient river.
foamfrothbubbles
Usage highlights
foamsalivasoap bubblesmouthwashMo Riverfroth at the mouth
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The waves crashed into foam (泡沫).
- He rinsed his mouth with mouthwash (漱口沫).
- Soap bubbles (肥皂沫) floated in the air.
- The river's name is Mo River (沫水).
Collocations
- foam(泡沫)
- saliva(唾沫)
- soap bubbles(肥皂沫)
- mouthwash(漱口沫)
- Mo River(沫水)
- froth at the mouth(口吐白沫)
Idioms
- Froth and bubbles — something transient and insubstantial(浮沫泡影)
- Spit and foam flying — arguing heatedly(唾沫横飞)
- To the death without regret — from 'The Peacock Flies Southeast'(沫死无憾)
Cultural background
FAQ- Appears in classical texts like 'Zhuangzi' describing transient foam on water.
- Mo River was an ancient river mentioned in historical records.
- Used metaphorically in Buddhism for the impermanent nature of existence.