洪 (hóng) - Flood — refers to a large body of & also used metaphorically for something vast or grand.

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hóng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 氵

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洪 · hóng

Flood — refers to a large body of water, deluge, or great flood;

also used metaphorically for something vast or grand.

Flood — refers to a large body ofalso used metaphorically for something vast or grand.

Usage highlights

FloodFlood controlFlood seasonFlood peakFlood dischargeGrand and magnificent

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The river flooded after heavy rain (洪水).
  • They are building flood control measures (防洪措施).
  • He has a magnificent and grand vision (洪大的愿景).
  • The Yellow River flood control project (黄河防洪工程).

Collocations

  • Flood(洪水)
  • Flood control(防洪)
  • Flood season(洪汛)
  • Flood peak(洪峰)
  • Flood discharge(泄洪)
  • Grand and magnificent(洪大)

Idioms

  • A great flood scouring the mountains and rivers(洪水猛兽)
  • A voice like a great bell(声如洪钟)
  • The flood bursting through the mountains(洪流破山)
  • Grand and magnificent momentum(气势洪大)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, floods represent both destructive natural forces and the need for human control and management.
  • The character appears in the legendary story of Yu the Great who tamed the Great Flood (大禹治水).
  • 洪 is a common surname in Chinese communities, ranking among the top 100 surnames.
  • In naming, 洪 conveys a sense of grandeur, strength, and expansiveness.

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