浼 (měi) - to besmirch, to defile & to entreat, to ask a favor of someone

浼Tone 3

měi ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

伦妙

浼 · měi

to besmirch, to defile;

to entreat, to ask a favor of someone;

also refers to flowing water.

to besmirch, to defileto entreat, to ask a favor of someonealso refers to flowing water.

Usage highlights

to besmirch reputationto ask a favorflowing waterto entreat someoneto defile purityto stain

Synonyms

  • 污— to stain, to defile
  • 染— to dye, to contaminate
  • 求— to request, to beg

Antonyms

  • 洁— clean, pure
  • 净— clean, purified

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The scandal besmirched his reputation (名声被浼污).
  • He went to ask a favor from his friend (去浼朋友帮忙).
  • The river water flows gently (河水浼浼).

Collocations

  • to besmirch reputation(浼污名声)
  • to ask a favor(浼求)
  • flowing water(浼浼流水)
  • to entreat someone(浼人)
  • to defile purity(浼渎清白)
  • to stain(浼染)

Idioms

  • To ask a favor from someone(浼人相助)
  • Flowing water(浼浼其流)
  • To besmirch one's good name(浼污清名)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character combines water (氵) with 'face' (免), suggesting a metaphorical 'washing of the face' or a stain, leading to meanings of defilement.
  • The sense of 'entreaty' may derive from the idea of 'soiling' oneself in supplication or making a humble request.
  • It is a literary character and is not commonly used in modern everyday language.

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