泩 (shēng) - To rise (of water) & to grow

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shēng ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 氵

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泩 · shēng

To rise (of water);

to grow;

a rare character sometimes used in names.

To rise (of water)to growa rare character sometimes used in names.

Usage highlights

Rising waterLife and growthFloodingTo growVitality

Synonyms

  • 生— life; to grow
  • 涨— to rise (of water level)

Antonyms

  • 落— to fall; to drop
  • 退— to recede

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The water level rises (水泩).
  • A name meaning 'life' or 'growth' (泩).
  • The river swells after the rain (河水泩).

Collocations

  • Rising water(水泩)
  • Life and growth(泩长)
  • Flooding(泩溢)
  • To grow(泩育)
  • Vitality(泩气)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts or names.
  • Associated with the concept of water rising and growth, carrying positive connotations of vitality and development.

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