淙 (cóng) - Gurgling, murmuring — describes the sound of flowing

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Gurgling, murmuring — describes the sound of flowing water, particularly small streams or brooks.

Gurgling, murmuring — describes the sound of flowing

Usage highlights

Gurgling streamMurmuring water soundGurgling springMurmuring brookSound of flowing waterGurgling sound

Synonyms

  • 潺— murmuring, gurgling (of water)
  • 涓— trickling, small stream

Antonyms

  • 滔— overflowing, surging (of water)
  • 汹— turbulent, raging (of water)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The stream gurgles softly (淙淙流水).
  • We heard the murmuring of a spring (泉水淙淙).
  • The sound of flowing water is pleasant (水声淙淙).

Collocations

  • Gurgling stream(淙流)
  • Murmuring water sound(水声淙淙)
  • Gurgling spring(淙泉)
  • Murmuring brook(溪流淙淙)
  • Sound of flowing water(流水淙淙)
  • Gurgling sound(淙潺)

Idioms

  • The sound of flowing water(流水淙淙)
  • Gurgling spring water(泉水淙淙)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese poetry to depict serene natural scenes with flowing water.
  • Evokes imagery of peaceful, natural environments, commonly associated with mountain streams and springs.

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