(xíng) - To flow & to spread

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To flow;

to spread;

to extend (water flowing and spreading across land).

To flowto spreadto extend (water flowing and spreading across land).

Usage highlights

Flowing waterSpreading influenceBranching streamsExtending reachWater channelsCultural diffusion

Synonyms

  • to flow
  • to overflow
  • to spread, to overflow

Antonyms

  • stagnant
  • dried up

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Water flowing across the land (水洐于地).
  • The river branches out into streams (河流洐出支流).
  • His influence spreads widely (他的影响广泛洐及).

Collocations

  • Flowing water(洐水)
  • Spreading influence(洐及)
  • Branching streams(洐流)
  • Extending reach(洐伸)
  • Water channels(洐道)
  • Cultural diffusion(文化洐播)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents the natural movement and distribution of water across landscapes.
  • Used metaphorically for the spread of ideas, influence, or cultural elements.

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