渢 (fán) - Describes the sound of wind or water & used in classical texts to evoke a gentle,

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渢 · fán

Describes the sound of wind or water;

used in classical texts to evoke a gentle, harmonious sound.

Describes the sound of wind or waterused in classical texts to evoke a gentle,

Usage highlights

Gentle wind soundHarmonious musicFlowing water soundSoughing of the windMelodious and harmonious

Synonyms

  • 飒— rustling sound of wind
  • 潺— murmuring sound of water

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wind blew gently through the pines (渢渢松风).
  • The sound of the flowing stream was soothing (溪流渢渢).
  • Ancient music had a harmonious quality (古乐渢然).

Collocations

  • Gentle wind sound(渢渢)
  • Harmonious music(渢音)
  • Flowing water sound(渢流)
  • Soughing of the wind(风渢)
  • Melodious and harmonious(渢然)

Idioms

  • The wind soughs through the pines(松风渢渢)
  • Harmonious as ancient music(渢乎古乐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily found in classical Chinese poetry and texts to describe natural sounds.
  • Evokes a sense of classical elegance and natural harmony.
  • Rare in modern usage but valued in literary contexts.

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