渟 (tíng) - Ting — refers to water accumulating and becoming & a deep pool

渟Tone 2

tíng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

婷婉

渟 · tíng

Ting — refers to water accumulating and becoming still;

a deep pool;

to stop flowing;

calm and deep (of water).

Ting — refers to water accumulating and becominga deep poolto stop flowing

Usage highlights

Clear and still waterDeep poolAccumulated waterStagnant waterCalm and profoundStill water surface

Synonyms

  • 停— to stop, to halt
  • 滞— stagnant, sluggish
  • 蓄— to accumulate, to store

Antonyms

  • 流— to flow, moving water
  • 湍— rapid, swift current
  • 急— urgent, fast-flowing

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The water in the pond is clear and still (水渟).
  • The river forms a deep pool here (渊渟).
  • His demeanor is calm and profound (渟蓄).
  • The stream stops flowing in this section (渟滞).

Collocations

  • Clear and still water(清渟)
  • Deep pool(渊渟)
  • Accumulated water(渟蓄)
  • Stagnant water(渟滞)
  • Calm and profound(渟泓)
  • Still water surface(渟渟)

Idioms

  • As deep as an abyss, as still as a mountain(渊渟岳峙)
  • Calm and profound(渟泓萧瑟)
  • Deep and still(渊渟泽汇)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical Chinese literature, 渟 often describes the ideal state of water - clear, calm, and deep, symbolizing inner peace and wisdom.
  • The character appears in poetic descriptions of landscapes, particularly in reference to tranquil ponds and deep mountain pools.
  • In philosophical contexts, 渟 represents the concept of stillness and accumulation, contrasting with turbulent or shallow states.

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