淰 (niǎn) - To fish with a net & calm, still (of water)

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niǎn ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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淰 · niǎn

To fish with a net;

calm, still (of water);

to be startled, frightened;

to flee.

To fish with a netcalm, still (of water)to be startled, frightened

Usage highlights

Calm waterTo be startledFishing with a netFlee in fearStill and deepFish calmly

Synonyms

  • 静— calm, quiet
  • 渔— to fish
  • 惊— startled, frightened

Antonyms

  • 动— to move, active
  • 闹— noisy, bustling
  • 勇— brave, courageous

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The water was calm and clear (水淰淰).
  • He was startled and ran away (惊淰而逃).
  • They went fishing with a net (用淰捕鱼).

Collocations

  • Calm water(淰水)
  • To be startled(惊淰)
  • Fishing with a net(淰渔)
  • Flee in fear(淰逃)
  • Still and deep(淰深)
  • Fish calmly(淰钓)

Idioms

  • Water calm and deep(淰水深深)
  • Startled and fleeing(惊淰而逃)
  • Fish with a calm heart(淰心钓鱼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in classical Chinese texts, particularly in descriptions of water and fishing.
  • Appears in ancient poetry and prose to depict tranquil water scenes or sudden fright.
  • Rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese, preserved mainly in literary contexts.

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