(jié) - Jié — describes the appearance of water surging & water rising in waves

Tone 2

jié | 13 strokes | radical:

· jié

Jié — describes the appearance of water surging up high;

water rising in waves;

turbulent water.

Jié — describes the appearance of water surgingwater rising in wavesturbulent water.

Usage highlights

Surging wavesTurbulent waterRising fountainWater jetting upRushing torrentFoaming surge

Synonyms

  • to surge, to well up
  • to surge, to dash against
  • to surge, to splash

Antonyms

  • calm, still
  • flat, calm

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The river water surged up high (滐波).
  • The fountain water jets upward (喷泉滐起).
  • The turbulent waves crashed against the shore (滐浪拍岸).

Collocations

  • Surging waves(滐波)
  • Turbulent water(滐水)
  • Rising fountain(滐泉)
  • Water jetting up(滐起)
  • Rushing torrent(滐流)
  • Foaming surge(滐沫)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A relatively rare character describing the dynamic movement of water.
  • Used in classical Chinese texts to depict powerful water phenomena.

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