漈 (jì) - Waterfall & cascade

漈Tone 4

jì ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

慧佳

漈 · jì

Waterfall;

cascade;

also refers to a coastal cliff or promontory where land meets water.

Waterfallcascadealso refers to a coastal cliff or promontory

Usage highlights

WaterfallCoastal cliffWaterfall sceneryMountain cascadeCliff edgeWater's edge

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We visited a beautiful waterfall (瀑布漈) in the mountains.
  • The coastal cliff (海岸漈) provided stunning ocean views.
  • The river forms several cascades (瀑布漈) as it descends.
  • This area is known for its waterfall scenery (漈景).

Collocations

  • Waterfall(瀑布漈)
  • Coastal cliff(海岸漈)
  • Waterfall scenery(漈景)
  • Mountain cascade(山漈)
  • Cliff edge(崖漈)
  • Water's edge(水漈)

Idioms

  • Cliffside waterfall(悬崖飞漈)
  • Mountain cascade(山间瀑布漈)
  • Coastal waterfall(海岸瀑布漈)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in geographical names for waterfalls and coastal features in Fujian and Taiwan regions.
  • Appears in place names like 漈头, 漈下, referring to settlements near waterfalls or cliffs.
  • Represents natural water features in classical Chinese landscape appreciation.

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