滫 (xiǔ) - Water in which rice has been washed & ancient term for foul water or liquid waste.

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滫 · xiǔ

Water in which rice has been washed;

ancient term for foul water or liquid waste.

Water in which rice has been washedancient term for foul water or liquid waste.

Usage highlights

RiceFoul waterLiquid wasteStagnant water

Synonyms

  • 泔水— water in which rice has been washed; swill

Antonyms

  • 清水— clear water; pure water

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The water after washing rice (滫水) was traditionally used for cleaning.
  • Ancient texts mention foul water (滫) as a form of waste.
  • In historical contexts, 滫 referred to dirty or stagnant water.

Collocations

  • Rice-washing water(滫水)
  • Foul water(滫)
  • Liquid waste(滫)
  • Stagnant water(滫)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mentioned in classical Chinese texts as a specific type of water, often associated with household activities like rice preparation.
  • Historically used to denote impure or waste water in contrast to clean water sources.
  • Appears in some ancient philosophical or descriptive contexts regarding purity and impurity.

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