渼 (měi) - Mei — refers to ripples or waves on & specifically used in the name of Mei Pond

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渼 · měi

Mei — refers to ripples or waves on water;

specifically used in the name of Mei Pond (渼陂), a famous scenic spot in ancient China.

Mei — refers to ripples or waves onspecifically used in the name of Mei Pond

Usage highlights

Mei Pondrippling waterbeautiful wavesshimmering surfaceMei Lakegentle ripples

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 静— still, calm
  • 平— flat, even

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ripples on the lake were beautiful (湖面泛起美丽的渼).
  • Mei Pond is a famous scenic spot in Shaanxi (渼陂是陕西著名的景点).
  • The poet described the shimmering water (诗人描绘了水光渼渼的景象).

Collocations

  • Mei Pond(渼陂)
  • rippling water(渼水)
  • beautiful waves(渼波)
  • shimmering surface(渼面)
  • Mei Lake(渼湖)
  • gentle ripples(渼涟)

Idioms

  • Rippling water at Mei Pond(渼陂水波)
  • Shimmering waves and clear ripples(渼波清涟)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character is famously associated with Mei Pond (渼陂) in Shaanxi province, a celebrated scenic spot in Tang dynasty poetry.
  • Often used in classical Chinese literature to describe beautiful, shimmering water surfaces.
  • Considered an elegant and poetic character due to its literary associations.

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