潂 (hóng) - An archaic variant of 洪 (hóng), meaning 'vast',

潂Tone 2

hóng ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

潂 · hóng

An archaic variant of 洪 (hóng), meaning 'vast', 'flood', or 'great'.

An archaic variant of 洪 (hóng), meaning 'vast',

Usage highlights

Ancient variant of 洪Historical documentsCharacter variantWater radicalArchaic usage

Synonyms

  • 洪— flood, vast, great (standard form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text used 潂 instead of 洪 (洪) for 'flood'.
  • This character appears in historical documents (古籍中的潂).
  • It is considered a variant form (异体字) in modern dictionaries.

Collocations

  • Ancient variant of 洪(潂 as variant of 洪)
  • Historical documents(古籍)
  • Character variant(异体字)
  • Water radical(水部)
  • Archaic usage(古用法)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms use this rare variant(无特定成语)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 潂 is an obsolete variant of 洪, primarily found in historical texts.
  • The character 洪 itself carries connotations of grandeur and natural power, often used in names and place names.
  • As a water-radical character, it relates to concepts of flow, abundance, and sometimes deluge in Chinese philosophical thought.

FAQ