浘 (wěi) - A gurgling sound of flowing water & the name of a river in ancient China

浘Tone 3

wěi ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

浘 · wěi

A gurgling sound of flowing water;

the name of a river in ancient China;

also used in names of places.

A gurgling sound of flowing waterthe name of a river in ancient Chinaalso used in names of places.

Usage highlights

Gurgling water soundAncient riverWater flowing soundPlace nameWater soundRiver name

Synonyms

  • 潺— murmuring sound of flowing water
  • 淙— gurgling sound of water
  • 汩— sound of flowing water

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sound of flowing water(浘浘流水)
  • Ancient river name(浘水)
  • Used in place names(浘口)
  • Describing water flow(水声浘浘)

Collocations

  • Gurgling water sound(浘浘)
  • Ancient river(浘水)
  • Water flowing sound(水流浘浘)
  • Place name(浘口)
  • Water sound(水浘)
  • River name(浘江)

Idioms

  • The sound of flowing water(浘浘流水)
  • Gurgling stream(浘浘溪流)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts as a river name
  • Used to describe the sound of flowing water in classical literature
  • Rare character with limited modern usage

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