滢 (yíng) - Clear, limpid, pure — describes water that is & often used to describe pure, clean water or

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Clear, limpid, pure — describes water that is crystal clear and transparent;

often used to describe pure, clean water or a pure heart.

Clear, limpid, pure — describes water that isoften used to describe pure, clean water or

Usage highlights

Crystal clearPure and cleanLimpid waterClear and brightPure heartClear stream

Synonyms

  • 清— clear, pure
  • 澈— clear, transparent
  • 澄— clear, limpid

Antonyms

  • 浊— turbid, muddy
  • 浑— muddy, turbid

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The stream water is crystal clear (清澈的溪水滢澈).
  • Her heart is as pure as clear water (她心地滢洁).
  • The mountain spring is limpid and refreshing (山泉滢滢).

Collocations

  • Crystal clear(滢澈)
  • Pure and clean(滢洁)
  • Limpid water(滢水)
  • Clear and bright(滢滢)
  • Pure heart(心滢)
  • Clear stream(溪滢)

Idioms

  • Crystal clear and pure(滢澈纯洁)
  • Heart as clear as water(心若滢水)
  • Limpid and refreshing(滢滢清冽)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with purity and clarity in Chinese culture, often used to describe clean water or a pure heart.
  • Frequently appears in poetic and literary contexts to evoke images of pristine natural beauty.
  • Considered an elegant character with positive connotations of transparency and innocence.

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