澯 (càn) - Càn — clear, pure, bright (especially of water) & sparkling, limpid.

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澯 · càn

Càn — clear, pure, bright (especially of water);

sparkling, limpid.

Càn — clear, pure, bright (especially of water)sparkling, limpid.

Usage highlights

Clear waterSparkling and pureLimpid streamPure and brightClear springBright and clean

Synonyms

  • 清— clear, pure
  • 澈— clear, transparent
  • 澄— clear, limpid

Antonyms

  • 浊— turbid, muddy
  • 浑— muddy, turbid

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain stream is exceptionally clear (澯澯的溪水).
  • The water in the lake is pure and sparkling (湖水澯澯).
  • He admired the clear, flowing spring (清澈澯澯的泉水).

Collocations

  • Clear water(澯水)
  • Sparkling and pure(澯澯)
  • Limpid stream(澯溪)
  • Pure and bright(澯洁)
  • Clear spring(澯泉)
  • Bright and clean(澯明)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 澯 is primarily used in classical or literary contexts to describe the clarity and purity of water.
  • It carries connotations of natural beauty, cleanliness, and untainted quality, often evoking imagery of pristine mountain streams or springs.

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