涚 (shuì) - To filter & to strain

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shuì ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

树檀

涚 · shuì

To filter;

to strain;

to clarify liquid.

To filterto strainto clarify liquid.

Usage highlights

Filter waterStrain wineClarify liquidFiltering processStraining cloth

Synonyms

  • 滤— to filter
  • 筛— to sieve

Antonyms

  • 污— to pollute
  • 浊— turbid

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Filter the water before drinking (涚水).
  • Clarify the wine by straining it (涚酒).
  • Use a cloth to filter the mixture (用布涚一下).

Collocations

  • Filter water(涚水)
  • Strain wine(涚酒)
  • Clarify liquid(涚清)
  • Filtering process(涚滤)
  • Straining cloth(涚布)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 涚 is associated with purification and clarification processes.
  • It is a relatively rare character in modern usage, primarily found in specific technical or historical contexts.

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