漪 (yī) - ripple — refers to small waves on the & undulations

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yī ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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漪 · yī

ripple — refers to small waves on the surface of water;

undulations;

also used metaphorically for subtle influences or graceful movements.

ripple — refers to small waves on theundulationsalso used metaphorically for subtle influences or graceful

Usage highlights

water ripplesgentle ripplesripple effectlake ripplesemotional ripplesrippling water

Synonyms

  • 涟— ripple, wavelets
  • 波— wave
  • 浪— wave, billow

Antonyms

  • 静— still, calm
  • 平— flat, level

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The breeze created gentle ripples on the lake (涟漪).
  • Her smile caused ripples of joy in my heart (心中泛起涟漪).
  • The pebble created expanding ripples in the pond (石子在水面激起涟漪).
  • The dancer's movements flowed like water ripples (舞姿如涟漪般流畅).

Collocations

  • water ripples(涟漪)
  • gentle ripples(微漪)
  • ripple effect(涟漪效应)
  • lake ripples(湖漪)
  • emotional ripples(心漪)
  • rippling water(漪澜)

Idioms

  • Ripples on clear water(清漪涟涟)
  • Gentle waves and ripples(漪澜荡漾)
  • Like ripples spreading outward(如漪扩散)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese poetry and literature, ripples often symbolize subtle emotional changes or gentle influences.
  • The character embodies the aesthetic concept of natural beauty and harmony in traditional Chinese art.
  • Ripples are frequently used as metaphors for the spread of influence or emotional resonance.

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