湫 (jiǎo) - Marsh, low-lying damp land & also refers to a narrow and deep body

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Marsh, low-lying damp land;

also refers to a narrow and deep body of water;

used in names and place names.

Marsh, low-lying damp landalso refers to a narrow and deep bodyused in names and place names.

Usage highlights

MarshLowDeep pondNarrow and deepDragon's poolQiu Chi

Synonyms

  • 泽— marsh, wetland
  • 沼— pond, marsh
  • 潭— deep pool

Antonyms

  • 旱— drought, dry land
  • 丘— hill, mound (elevated land)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The pond is deep and clear (湫湫).
  • This is a low-lying marsh (湫隘).
  • Qiu Chi is a famous Chinese dancer (湫池).
  • The place name Long Qiu (龙湫) refers to a waterfall or deep pool.

Collocations

  • Marsh(湫泽)
  • Low-lying and damp(湫湿)
  • Deep pond(湫潭)
  • Narrow and deep(湫狭)
  • Dragon's pool(龙湫)
  • Qiu Chi(湫池 - personal name)

Idioms

  • The dragon's deep pool(龙湫)
  • Low-lying and cramped(湫隘)
  • The autumn marsh(秋湫)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often appears in classical Chinese literature describing landscapes, particularly deep pools or marshes.
  • Used in place names, especially for natural features like waterfalls or deep ponds in mountainous areas.
  • Appears in personal names, though relatively rare, often carrying a poetic or natural aesthetic.

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