澝 (nìng) - A variant form of 泞 (nìng), meaning 'muddy' & used in some contexts to describe muddy or

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nìng ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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澝 · nìng

A variant form of 泞 (nìng), meaning 'muddy' or 'miry';

used in some contexts to describe muddy or swampy conditions.

A variant form of 泞 (nìng), meaning 'muddy'used in some contexts to describe muddy or

Usage highlights

Muddy roadMuddy waterSwampy groundMuddy soilMuddy and difficultMuddy conditions

Synonyms

  • 泞— muddy, miry (standard form)
  • 泥— mud, mire
  • 浊— turbid, muddy

Antonyms

  • 清— clear, pure
  • 净— clean, pure
  • 洁— clean, pure

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The path became muddy after the rain (雨后道路澝泞).
  • The swampy ground made walking difficult (澝泽难行).
  • The car got stuck in the mud (车子陷在澝泥中).

Collocations

  • Muddy road(澝路)
  • Muddy water(澝水)
  • Swampy ground(澝泽)
  • Muddy soil(澝泥)
  • Muddy and difficult(澝滞)
  • Muddy conditions(澝泞)

Idioms

  • Muddy and difficult to traverse(澝泞难行)
  • Stuck in the mud(陷于澝泥)
  • Through muddy paths(跋涉澝途)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 澝 is a variant character primarily used in specific contexts or regional writings.
  • The character conveys imagery of difficult terrain and challenging conditions.
  • It appears more frequently in classical or literary contexts than in modern usage.

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