涆 (hàn) - flowing rapidly & swift current of water

涆Tone 4

hàn ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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涆 · hàn

flowing rapidly;

swift current of water

flowing rapidlyswift current of water

Usage highlights

swift flowingrushing currentrapid water flowtorrential flowgushing water

Synonyms

  • 湍— rapid; swift current
  • 急— urgent; fast-flowing

Antonyms

  • 缓— slow; gentle flow
  • 静— still; motionless water

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The river flows swiftly (涆涆).
  • Water rushing forward (涆流).
  • Describing rapid water movement (水流涆涆).

Collocations

  • swift flowing(涆涆)
  • rushing current(涆流)
  • rapid water flow(水流涆涆)
  • torrential flow(涆涌)
  • gushing water(涆泻)

Idioms

  • Flowing swiftly and endlessly(涆涆不息)
  • Like a rushing torrent(如涆如流)
  • Swift as flowing water(迅若涆流)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Derived from water movement, representing speed and force in nature.
  • Used in classical texts to describe vigorous water flow or momentum.
  • Rare in modern usage, primarily found in literary or poetic contexts.

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