浧 (yǐng) - To sink & to submerge

浧Tone 3

yǐng ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical: 氵

樱咏

浧 · yǐng

To sink;

to submerge;

to immerse;

also refers to a place name in ancient China.

To sinkto submergeto immerse

Usage highlights

Sinking boatSubmerged objectsAncient place nameWater immersionSinking feeling

Synonyms

  • 沉— to sink, to submerge
  • 没— to sink, to submerge

Antonyms

  • 浮— to float, to surface
  • 升— to rise, to ascend

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The boat began to sink (船开始浧).
  • Ancient place name in China (古浧县).
  • Objects submerged in water (物体浧入水中).

Collocations

  • Sinking boat(浧船)
  • Submerged objects(浧物)
  • Ancient place name(古浧)
  • Water immersion(水浧)
  • Sinking feeling(浧感)

Idioms

  • Sinking into deep thought(沉思浧想)
  • Submerged in memories(回忆浧浸)
  • Sinking without trace(无影浧踪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts as both a verb meaning to sink and as a geographical name.
  • Rare character in modern usage, primarily found in historical or literary contexts.

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