泟 (chēng) - Clear water & pure water

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chēng ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 氵

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泟 · chēng

Clear water;

pure water;

also used in ancient texts to describe the clarity and purity of water.

Clear waterpure wateralso used in ancient texts to describe the

Usage highlights

Clear waterPure springLimpid pondTransparent streamPurity of waterClarity

Synonyms

  • 清— clear, pure
  • 澈— limpid, transparent
  • 澄— clear, settled

Antonyms

  • 浊— turbid, muddy
  • 浑— muddy, turbid

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The pond water is exceptionally clear (泟清).
  • Ancient texts describe the spring as pure (泟泉).
  • The stream flows with clear water (泟水).

Collocations

  • Clear water(泟水)
  • Pure spring(泟泉)
  • Limpid pond(泟池)
  • Transparent stream(泟溪)
  • Purity of water(泟清)
  • Clarity(泟澈)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese literature describing water purity.
  • Used in poetic contexts to convey natural beauty and clarity.

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