濎 (dǐng) - Ding — describes the appearance of water & used in specific compound words to depict water's

濎Tone 3

dǐng ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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濎 · dǐng

Ding — describes the appearance of water;

used in specific compound words to depict water's appearance or flow.

Ding — describes the appearance of waterused in specific compound words to depict water's

Usage highlights

濎濙濎泞濎滢

Synonyms

  • 清— clear (describing water clarity)
  • 澈— limpid, clear (water transparency)

Antonyms

  • 浊— turbid, muddy (opposite of clear water)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The water appeared clear and deep (濎濙).
  • The stream flowed gently (濎濙 flowing).
  • Ancient texts describe water's appearance as 濎.

Collocations

  • dǐng yíng(濎濙)
  • dǐng nìng(濎泞)
  • dǐng yíng(濎滢)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears primarily in classical Chinese literature describing water features.
  • Used in poetic contexts to depict the visual quality of water bodies.
  • Considered a rare character in modern usage, mainly preserved in historical texts.

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