湉 (tián) - Tranquil — describes the calm and placid flow & often used in literary contexts to evoke a

湉Tone 2

tián ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

檀婷

湉 · tián

Tranquil — describes the calm and placid flow of water;

often used in literary contexts to evoke a sense of peace and serenity.

Tranquil — describes the calm and placid flowoften used in literary contexts to evoke a

Usage highlights

Tranquil waterPlacid flowSerene and calmGently flowingPeaceful river

Synonyms

  • 静— quiet, still
  • 宁— peaceful, tranquil
  • 安— calm, peaceful

Antonyms

  • 汹— turbulent, raging (of water)
  • 急— rapid, urgent
  • 猛— fierce, violent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The river flows gently and peacefully (河水湉湉).
  • The lake surface was mirror-like and tranquil (湖面湉静).
  • A scene of serene water and gentle breeze (湉水微风).

Collocations

  • Tranquil water(湉水)
  • Placid flow(湉流)
  • Serene and calm(湉静)
  • Gently flowing(湉湉)
  • Peaceful river(湉河)

Idioms

  • The water flows gently and peacefully(湉湉流水)
  • A scene of serene water and gentle breeze(湉水微风)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 湉 is primarily used in literary and poetic contexts to describe the gentle, undisturbed flow of water.
  • It evokes classical Chinese aesthetics of natural harmony and tranquility.
  • While not a common character in daily use, it carries a refined, artistic connotation.

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