潎 (pì) - Flowing swiftly & rippling water

潎Tone 4

pì ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

潎 · pì

Flowing swiftly;

rippling water;

to ripple;

also refers to a type of aquatic plant.

Flowing swiftlyrippling waterto ripple

Usage highlights

Rippling waterAquatic plantFlowing swiftlyWater ripplesClear ripples

Synonyms

  • 涟漪— ripples on water surface
  • 波纹— water waves, ripples

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The stream rippled gently (潎潎流动).
  • He observed the rippling water (潎潎的水).
  • The pond was covered with aquatic plants (潎草).

Collocations

  • Rippling water(潎潎)
  • Aquatic plant(潎草)
  • Flowing swiftly(潎流)
  • Water ripples(潎波)
  • Clear ripples(清潎)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing water movements and natural scenery.
  • Used in poetic contexts to depict gentle water flows and natural beauty.
  • Rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese, primarily found in literary works.

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