滮 (biāo) - To flow & to gush forth

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biāo ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

滮 · biāo

To flow;

to gush forth;

specifically refers to water flowing or gushing out.

To flowto gush forthspecifically refers to water flowing or gushing out.

Usage highlights

Gushing waterFlowing streamGushing springFlowing tearsGushing fountain

Synonyms

  • 流— to flow
  • 涌— to gush
  • 淌— to trickle

Antonyms

  • 滞— stagnant
  • 涸— dried up

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The spring water gushes from the rocks (泉水滮滮).
  • The river flows swiftly (河水滮流).
  • Tears streaming down (泪水滮滮).

Collocations

  • Gushing water(滮水)
  • Flowing stream(滮流)
  • Gushing spring(滮泉)
  • Flowing tears(滮泪)
  • Gushing fountain(滮涌)

Idioms

  • Flowing water never stops(滮水不息)
  • Gushing like a spring(如泉滮涌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing flowing water sources.
  • Used poetically to describe tears or emotions flowing freely.
  • Represents the natural movement and vitality of water in Chinese literature.

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