澦 (yù) - Yù — refers to turbulent, swirling waters & specifically used in the place name Yuyu Rock

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澦 · yù

Yù — refers to turbulent, swirling waters;

specifically used in the place name Yuyu Rock in the Yangtze River.

Yù — refers to turbulent, swirling watersspecifically used in the place name Yuyu Rock

Usage highlights

Yuyu RockYuyu StoneYuyu RapidsYuyu DangerYuyu Torrent

Synonyms

  • 湍— rapids, swift current
  • 涡— whirlpool, eddy

Antonyms

  • 静— calm, still
  • 平— flat, peaceful

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Yuyu Rock (滟滪堆) was a famous navigational hazard in the Yangtze River.
  • Ancient poets wrote about the treacherous waters at Yuyu (滟滪).
  • The Yuyu Stone (滟滪石) was submerged after the Three Gorges Dam project.

Collocations

  • Yuyu Rock(滟滪堆)
  • Yuyu Stone(滟滪石)
  • Yuyu Rapids(滟滪滩)
  • Yuyu Danger(滟滪险)
  • Yuyu Torrent(滟滪湍)

Idioms

  • The treacherous Yuyu Rock(险如滟滪)
  • Navigating Yuyu's waters(过滟滪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 滟滪堆 (Yanyu Dui) was a massive rock formation in the Yangtze River at Qutang Gorge, famous in Chinese literature and navigation history.
  • The rock was considered extremely dangerous for boatmen and was often mentioned in poetry describing the perils of river travel.
  • It was submerged after the completion of the Three Gorges Dam in the early 21st century.

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