潋 (liàn) - Rippling water & overflowing

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潋 · liàn

Rippling water;

overflowing;

describes the shimmering, undulating appearance of water surfaces.

Rippling wateroverflowingdescribes the shimmering, undulating appearance of water surfaces.

Usage highlights

Rippling and shimmeringWater ripplesOverflowing wavesSparkling ripplesRippling lakeBrimming wine

Synonyms

  • 涟— ripples; wavelets
  • 漪— ripples; small waves
  • 漾— ripple; overflow

Antonyms

  • 涸— dry up; dried out
  • 枯— withered; dried

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The lake shimmered with ripples (波光潋滟).
  • The wine in the cup brimmed to the edge (杯中酒潋).
  • The river overflowed its banks after heavy rain (河水潋溢).

Collocations

  • Rippling and shimmering(潋滟)
  • Water ripples(水潋)
  • Overflowing waves(潋波)
  • Sparkling ripples(潋光)
  • Rippling lake(湖光潋)
  • Brimming wine(酒潋)

Idioms

  • Rippling and shimmering water(波光潋滟)
  • Sparkling lake under sunlight(湖光潋滟)
  • Brimming cup of wine(杯酒潋滟)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese poetry to describe beautiful water scenes, especially lakes and rivers.
  • Frequently appears in descriptions of natural landscapes in traditional Chinese literature.
  • Carries connotations of elegance, tranquility, and natural beauty.

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