(huì) - Hui — refers to a clear, pure stream & used in names and place names to denote

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huì | 15 strokes | radical:

· huì

Hui — refers to a clear, pure stream of water;

used in names and place names to denote clarity and purity of water.

Hui — refers to a clear, pure streamused in names and place names to denote

Usage highlights

Hui RiverHui WaterHui StreamHui SpringClear HuiPure Hui

Synonyms

  • clear, pure
  • clear, transparent
  • clear, limpid

Antonyms

  • turbid, muddy
  • muddy, turbid

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain stream is exceptionally clear (潓水).
  • We visited the scenic Hui River (潓江).
  • The name Hui suggests purity and clarity (潓字).
  • This area is known for its pristine Hui Spring (潓泉).

Collocations

  • Hui River(潓江)
  • Hui Water(潓水)
  • Hui Stream(潓溪)
  • Hui Spring(潓泉)
  • Clear Hui(清潓)
  • Pure Hui(澄潓)

Idioms

  • Clear as Hui water(清澈如潓)
  • Flowing Hui stream(潓流不息)
  • Pure heart like Hui(心若潓清)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in geographical names for rivers and streams, particularly in southern China.
  • In naming, conveys qualities of purity, clarity, and natural beauty.
  • Represents the ideal of untainted nature in Chinese philosophical traditions.

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