泽 (zé) - Marsh, swamp & moist, damp

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zé ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 氵

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泽 · zé

Marsh, swamp;

moist, damp;

luster, gloss;

grace, favor, beneficence;

also used in personal names.

Marsh, swampmoist, dampluster, gloss

Usage highlights

SwampGrace, favorLuster, glossLake, marshMoist, dampMarsh gas

Synonyms

  • 沼— marsh, swamp
  • 润— moist, damp
  • 恩— grace, favor

Antonyms

  • 旱— drought, dry
  • 燥— arid, parched

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The lake is calm and clear (湖泽平静清澈).
  • He received the emperor's grace (他得到皇帝的恩泽).
  • This land is fertile and moist (这片土地肥沃润泽).
  • The gem has a brilliant luster (宝石有明亮的光泽).

Collocations

  • Swamp(沼泽)
  • Grace, favor(恩泽)
  • Luster, gloss(光泽)
  • Lake, marsh(湖泽)
  • Moist, damp(润泽)
  • Marsh gas(沼气)

Idioms

  • Deep gratitude for past kindness(泽被后世)
  • To benefit the people(泽及万民)
  • To be drenched with sweat(汗流浃背泽)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, '泽' symbolizes benevolence and grace, often associated with the kindness of rulers or nature's bounty.
  • It represents the concept of moisture and fertility, essential for agriculture and life.
  • Commonly used in personal names to convey qualities of generosity, wisdom, and beneficence.

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