渀 (bèn) - Beng — to rush & to dash

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bèn ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

渀 · bèn

Beng — to rush;

to dash;

to move swiftly and violently (water).

Beng — to rushto dashto move swiftly and violently (water).

Usage highlights

rushing waterrushing forwardrushing torrentsurging crowddashing throughviolent flow

Synonyms

  • 奔— to run quickly; to rush
  • 涌— to surge; to gush
  • 冲— to charge; to rush

Antonyms

  • 滞— to stagnate; to be sluggish
  • 停— to stop; to halt
  • 缓— slow; gradual

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The river rushes forward (渀流).
  • The crowd surged forward (人潮渀涌).
  • The car dashed through the rain (车在雨中渀驰).

Collocations

  • rushing water(渀水)
  • rushing forward(渀进)
  • rushing torrent(渀流)
  • surging crowd(人潮渀涌)
  • dashing through(渀驰)
  • violent flow(渀急)

Idioms

  • Rushing torrents and flowing water(渀流流水)
  • Swift as rushing water(疾如渀水)
  • Rushing forward with great momentum(气势渀渀)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is relatively rare in modern usage, primarily appearing in classical or literary contexts.
  • It carries connotations of powerful, unstoppable movement, often used metaphorically for determination or force.
  • The water radical (氵) emphasizes its connection to liquid movement and flow.

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