洍 (sì) - Ancient name for a river & archaic form meaning 'to flow abundantly' or 'to

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洍 · sì

Ancient name for a river;

archaic form meaning 'to flow abundantly' or 'to spread widely'.

Ancient name for a riverarchaic form meaning 'to flow abundantly' or 'to

Usage highlights

Ancient river nameFlowing abundantlySpreading widelyWater flowingRiver current

Synonyms

  • 流— to flow
  • 涌— to surge
  • 漫— to overflow

Antonyms

  • 涸— to dry up
  • 竭— to exhaust

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient river name (洍水) appears in historical texts.
  • Water flows abundantly (水流洍洍) in classical descriptions.
  • The meaning spreads widely (意义洍洍) in literary usage.

Collocations

  • Ancient river name(洍水)
  • Flowing abundantly(洍洍)
  • Spreading widely(洍布)
  • Water flowing(水流洍)
  • River current(洍流)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts as a river name, though its exact geographical location is debated.
  • Used in classical literature to describe abundant flowing water or wide spreading of meaning.
  • Considered an archaic character rarely used in modern Chinese.

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