浤 (hóng) - Hong — refers to the sound of surging & vast and deep water

浤Tone 2

hóng ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

浤 · hóng

Hong — refers to the sound of surging water;

vast and deep water;

used in classical texts to describe the immensity of water.

Hong — refers to the sound of surgingvast and deep waterused in classical texts to describe the immensity

Usage highlights

Surging water soundVast and deep seaSurging waterHong soundVast waterDeep water

Synonyms

  • 洪— flood; vast (shares sound and water-related meaning)
  • 泓— deep and clear water

Antonyms

  • 涸— dried up; parched

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sound of surging water (浤浤声) can be heard from the waterfall.
  • The ocean appears vast and deep (浤浤大海).
  • In ancient texts, water is described as surging (浤然).

Collocations

  • Surging water sound(浤浤声)
  • Vast and deep sea(浤浤大海)
  • Surging water(浤水)
  • Hong sound(浤声)
  • Vast water(浤波)
  • Deep water(浤深)

Idioms

  • The sound of surging water(浤浤之声)
  • Vast and boundless ocean(浤浤大海)
  • Surging waves(浤波汹涌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing the sound and vastness of water.
  • Used in poetic contexts to convey the power and immensity of natural water bodies.
  • Rare in modern usage but retains classical literary appeal.

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