浟 (yóu) - Flowing water & rippling water

浟Tone 2

yóu ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

咏与

浟 · yóu

Flowing water;

rippling water;

describes the appearance of flowing or rippling water.

Flowing waterrippling waterdescribes the appearance of flowing or rippling water.

Usage highlights

Flowing waterRippling waterFlowing gentlyRippling appearanceWater flowingRiver rippling

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 静— still, calm
  • 止— to stop

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The water flows gently (水流浟浟).
  • The river ripples in the wind (河水浟浟).
  • The lake surface shows ripples (湖面浟然).

Collocations

  • Flowing water(浟水)
  • Rippling water(浟波)
  • Flowing gently(浟浟)
  • Rippling appearance(浟然)
  • Water flowing(水浟)
  • River rippling(河浟)

Idioms

  • Flowing water rippling(流水浟浟)
  • Rippling waves(浟波荡漾)
  • Gentle water flow(浟水潺潺)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese literature to describe the visual appearance of flowing or rippling water.
  • Appears in poetic contexts to evoke natural scenery and tranquility.
  • Represents the aesthetic appreciation of water's movement in traditional Chinese culture.

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