湥 (tū) - To flow rapidly & to gush forth

湥Tone 1

tū ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

婷婉

湥 · tū

To flow rapidly;

to gush forth;

to spurt out (of water or other liquids).

To flow rapidlyto gush forthto spurt out (of water or other liquids).

Usage highlights

Gushing springSpurting bloodGushing waterGushing forthRapid flowGushing fountain

Synonyms

  • 涌— to gush; to surge
  • 喷— to spurt; to spray
  • 流— to flow

Antonyms

  • 滞— stagnant; sluggish
  • 停— to stop; to halt

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The spring water gushes out from the mountain (泉水从山中湥出).
  • Blood spurted from the wound (血从伤口湥出).
  • Tears welled up in her eyes (眼泪从她眼中湥出).

Collocations

  • Gushing spring(湥泉)
  • Spurting blood(湥血)
  • Gushing water(湥水)
  • Gushing forth(湥出)
  • Rapid flow(湥流)
  • Gushing fountain(湥涌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 湥 is a rare character primarily used in classical and literary contexts to describe the forceful movement of liquids.
  • The character's structure with the water radical (氵) emphasizes its association with liquid movement.
  • Due to its rarity, 湥 is not commonly used in modern standard Chinese and appears mainly in specialized texts or poetic descriptions.

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