漺 (shuǎng) - Refreshing & crisp

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shuǎng ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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漺 · shuǎng

Refreshing;

crisp;

cool;

clear (of water);

also used to describe a feeling of refreshment or clarity.

Refreshingcrispcool

Usage highlights

Clear and refreshing waterCrisp and cool airRefreshing feelingCool and bracingClear and limpidBrisk and refreshing

Synonyms

  • 爽— refreshing; brisk
  • 清— clear; pure
  • 凉— cool

Antonyms

  • 浊— turbid; muddy
  • 闷— stuffy; oppressive

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain stream water is exceptionally clear and refreshing (水很漺).
  • After the rain, the air feels crisp and cool (空气漺朗).
  • He felt refreshed after drinking the herbal tea (喝了药茶后感觉很漺).

Collocations

  • Clear and refreshing water(漺水)
  • Crisp and cool air(漺气)
  • Refreshing feeling(漺快)
  • Cool and bracing(凉漺)
  • Clear and limpid(清漺)
  • Brisk and refreshing(爽漺)

Idioms

  • Clear and refreshing like autumn water(秋水漺漺)
  • Cool breeze bringing refreshment(凉风漺漺)
  • The mind becomes clear and refreshed(心神漺朗)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese poetry to describe the clarity of water or the refreshing quality of air.
  • Carries connotations of purity and natural freshness, evoking images of clean mountain streams.
  • Less common in modern usage but retains its poetic and descriptive quality.

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