湛 (zhàn) - Deep, profound & clear (of water)

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zhàn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

湛 · zhàn

Deep, profound;

clear (of water);

surname Zhan.

Deep, profoundclear (of water)surname Zhan.

Usage highlights

Deep blueProfound and clearZhanjiang cityProfound knowledgeClear and deep waterTranquil and profound

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 浅— shallow
  • 浊— turbid, muddy

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The lake water is deep and clear (湖水湛蓝).
  • He has profound knowledge (知识湛深).
  • The surname Zhan is relatively rare (姓湛的人不多).
  • A state of meditative concentration (神思湛然).

Collocations

  • Deep blue(湛蓝)
  • Profound and clear(湛清)
  • Zhanjiang city(湛江)
  • Profound knowledge(湛深)
  • Clear and deep water(湛澈)
  • Tranquil and profound(湛寂)

Idioms

  • Profound and difficult to fathom(精深湛邃)
  • Clear and transparent(清澈湛明)
  • Blue as the sky(碧空湛湛)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character originally described the depth and clarity of water, later extended to abstract concepts like profound knowledge or thought.
  • As a surname, it is relatively uncommon but has historical roots, associated with place names like Zhanjiang in Guangdong province.
  • In literary contexts, it often conveys a sense of serene depth and purity.

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