涊 (niǎn) - Sweat & perspiration

涊Tone 3

niǎn ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

楠念

涊 · niǎn

Sweat;

perspiration;

to sweat;

also appears in classical texts describing dampness or moisture.

Sweatperspirationto sweat

Usage highlights

SweatingProfuse sweatingDamp and sweatySweatSweaty faceTo perspire

Synonyms

  • 汗— sweat; perspiration
  • 湿— damp; moist

Antonyms

  • 干— dry
  • 燥— arid; parched

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was sweating profusely (涊涊汗下).
  • The damp ground (涊湿之地).
  • Her face was covered in sweat (面涊涊).
  • A state of being soaked with sweat (汗涊涊).

Collocations

  • Sweating(涊汗)
  • Profuse sweating(涊涊汗下)
  • Damp and sweaty(涊湿)
  • Sweat-soaked(汗涊涊)
  • Sweaty face(面涊涊)
  • To perspire(出涊)

Idioms

  • Sweating profusely(涊涊汗下)
  • Drenched in sweat(汗出涊涊)
  • Face glistening with sweat(面涊涊如也)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily a literary character used in classical Chinese texts to describe sweat or dampness.
  • Rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese, appearing mostly in historical or literary contexts.
  • The character carries connotations of physical exertion, anxiety, or humid conditions.

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