湱 (huò) - The sound of water flowing swiftly or crashing & onomatopoeic for the roar of rushing water.

湱Tone 4

huò ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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湱 · huò

The sound of water flowing swiftly or crashing waves;

onomatopoeic for the roar of rushing water.

The sound of water flowing swiftly or crashingonomatopoeic for the roar of rushing water.

Usage highlights

The sound of flowing waterThe roar of wavesThe sound of a torrentThe crash of a waterfallThe rush of a riverThe sound of the tide

Synonyms

  • 哗— sound of water; gurgling
  • 轰— roaring; booming sound
  • 澎湃— surging; roaring (of waves)

Antonyms

  • 静— silent; quiet
  • 寂— still; silent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sound of the waterfall was deafening (瀑布湱湱作响).
  • The river roared as it rushed through the canyon (河水湱湱流过峡谷).
  • The sound of the tide coming in was powerful (潮水湱湱而来).

Collocations

  • The sound of flowing water(湱湱水声)
  • The roar of waves(波涛湱湱)
  • The sound of a torrent(急流湱湱)
  • The crash of a waterfall(瀑布湱湱)
  • The rush of a river(江河湱湱)
  • The sound of the tide(潮声湱湱)

Idioms

  • The sound of waves crashing endlessly(波涛湱湱)
  • The roar of a mighty river(江河湱湱)
  • The thunderous sound of a waterfall(瀑布湱湱)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in classical Chinese literature to describe the powerful sound of water.
  • Appears in ancient texts and poetry to evoke the majesty and force of natural water phenomena.
  • Represents the awe-inspiring power of nature in traditional Chinese aesthetics.

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