漣 (lián) - Ripple — refers to continuous ripples or waves & also used metaphorically for continuous succession or flow.

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lián ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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漣 · lián

Ripple — refers to continuous ripples or waves on water;

also used metaphorically for continuous succession or flow.

Ripple — refers to continuous ripples or wavesalso used metaphorically for continuous succession or flow.

Usage highlights

RipplesFlowing tearsContinuous weepingWater ripplesWaveEmotional outpouring

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 静— still, calm
  • 止— stop, cease

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ripples spread across the pond (涟漪).
  • Tears streamed down her face (涕泪涟涟).
  • The river flows continuously (河水涟涟).
  • He spoke with great emotion (泣涕涟涟).

Collocations

  • Ripples(涟漪)
  • Flowing tears(涟涟)
  • Continuous weeping(泣涕涟涟)
  • Water ripples(水涟)
  • Wave-like patterns(波涟)
  • Emotional outpouring(涕泗涟涟)

Idioms

  • Tears flowing continuously(涕泗涟涟)
  • Weeping without end(泣下涟涟)
  • Ripples upon ripples(涟涟不绝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical poetry to describe water movements and emotional states.
  • The character appears in literary contexts to convey flowing, continuous motion or emotion.
  • Water imagery in Chinese culture often symbolizes emotion and change.

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