(zhì) - An obscure character meaning a pool or deep & also used in ancient texts for place names.

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zhì | 14 strokes | radical:

· zhì

An obscure character meaning a pool or deep water;

also used in ancient texts for place names.

An obscure character meaning a pool or deepalso used in ancient texts for place names.

Usage highlights

deep poolancient place namewater depthclear waterpool area

Synonyms

  • pool, pond
  • deep pool, pond
  • deep water, abyss

Antonyms

  • mountain (opposite of water feature)
  • land (opposite of water)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned a deep pool called 潌 (潌).
  • This character appears in historical place names (潌).
  • The water in the 潌 was exceptionally clear (潌).

Collocations

  • deep pool()
  • ancient place name()
  • water depth()
  • clear water()
  • pool area()

Cultural background

FAQ
  • An extremely rare character primarily found in classical Chinese texts.
  • Used historically in geographical names referring to bodies of water.
  • Represents the classical Chinese concept of deep, still water as a natural feature.

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