渹 (hōng) - Sound of flowing water & onomatopoeia for the sound of waves or rushing

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hōng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

渹 · hōng

Sound of flowing water;

onomatopoeia for the sound of waves or rushing water.

Sound of flowing wateronomatopoeia for the sound of waves or rushing

Usage highlights

Sound of flowing waterRushing water soundWave soundRiver rushingWater flowing sound

Synonyms

  • 潺— murmuring sound of flowing water
  • 淙— gurgling sound of water

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sound of flowing water(渹渹)
  • The river rushed loudly(河水渹渹)
  • The sound of waves crashing(波涛渹渹)

Collocations

  • Sound of flowing water(渹渹)
  • Rushing water sound(水声渹渹)
  • Wave sound(波声渹渹)
  • River rushing(河水渹渹)
  • Water flowing sound(流水渹渹)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in classical Chinese literature as an onomatopoeic character
  • Appears in poetic descriptions of water scenes and natural landscapes
  • Represents the auditory experience of flowing water in traditional Chinese aesthetics

FAQ