泚 (cǐ) - Clear & bright

泚Tone 3

cǐ ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 氵

橙丁

泚 · cǐ

Clear;

bright;

to sweat;

to moisten;

used in classical Chinese to describe clarity or perspiration.

Clearbrightto sweat

Usage highlights

Clear waterBright and shiningTo sweatClear appearanceMoist and glossyFresh and bright

Synonyms

  • 清— clear, pure
  • 澈— clear, transparent
  • 汗— sweat

Antonyms

  • 浊— turbid, muddy
  • 暗— dark, dim

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The water is exceptionally clear (河水清且泚).
  • His forehead was beaded with sweat (额上泚泚).
  • The jade has a bright and lustrous appearance (玉色泚然).

Collocations

  • Clear water(泚水)
  • Bright and shining(泚泚)
  • To sweat(泚汗)
  • Clear appearance(泚然)
  • Moist and glossy(泚润)
  • Fresh and bright(清泚)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in classical Chinese texts describing clarity of water or appearance of sweat.
  • Used in poetic contexts to depict purity and brightness.

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