洉 (hòu) - Dirt, sediment, or grime that accumulates on surfaces,

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hòu ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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洉 · hòu

Dirt, sediment, or grime that accumulates on surfaces, especially in water or damp environments.

Dirt, sediment, or grime that accumulates on surfaces,

Usage highlights

Water sedimentAccumulated dirtMuddy residueClean off grimeDirt stainSediment deposit

Synonyms

  • 垢— dirt, filth
  • 污— stain, impurity

Antonyms

  • 洁— clean, pure
  • 净— clean, clear

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The pond water had sediment (洉) settled at the bottom.
  • Clean the dirt (洉) from the container.
  • The riverbank showed signs of accumulated grime (洉).

Collocations

  • Water sediment(水洉)
  • Accumulated dirt(积洉)
  • Muddy residue(泥洉)
  • Clean off grime(去洉)
  • Dirt stain(洉迹)
  • Sediment deposit(洉积)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in classical texts or specialized contexts.
  • Associated with natural accumulation processes in water bodies or unclean surfaces.

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