洴 (píng) - A descriptive character for the sound of water & used in classical Chinese to describe the sound

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píng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 氵

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洴 · píng

A descriptive character for the sound of water flowing or splashing;

used in classical Chinese to describe the sound of rinsing or washing.

A descriptive character for the sound of waterused in classical Chinese to describe the sound

Usage highlights

Rinsing silkSound of flowing waterWashing soundWater splashingRinsing cloth

Synonyms

  • 洗— wash, rinse
  • 涤— cleanse, wash
  • 濯— wash, cleanse

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sound of rinsing silk(洴澼)
  • Water flowing gently(洴洴)
  • Describing the sound of washing(洴洗)

Collocations

  • Rinsing silk(洴澼)
  • Sound of flowing water(洴洴)
  • Washing sound(洴洗)
  • Water splashing(洴溅)
  • Rinsing cloth(洴布)

Idioms

  • Rinsing silk in the river(洴澼絖)
  • The sound of flowing water(洴洴之声)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in classical Chinese texts describing sounds of water activities
  • Often associated with traditional silk washing and textile processing
  • Considered a literary character rather than common modern usage

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