漻 (liáo) - Clear (of water) & deep and clear

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liáo ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

梁嘹

漻 · liáo

Clear (of water);

deep and clear;

flowing;

a stream;

a river name.

Clear (of water)deep and clearflowing

Usage highlights

Clear waterDeep pondLiao RiverFlowing clearlyQuiet and deep

Synonyms

  • 清— clear, pure
  • 澈— clear, transparent

Antonyms

  • 浊— turbid, muddy
  • 浑— muddy, turbid

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The water in the mountain stream is exceptionally clear (漻水).
  • They found a deep, clear pond in the forest (漻潭).
  • The ancient text mentions the Liao River (漻水).

Collocations

  • Clear water(漻水)
  • Deep pond(漻潭)
  • Liao River(漻水)
  • Flowing clearly(漻流)
  • Quiet and deep(清漻)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing water qualities.
  • Used as a place name for rivers in ancient China.
  • Rarely used in modern vernacular but preserved in literary contexts.

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