濑 (lài) - Rapids, swift current & a shallow, fast-flowing part of a river or

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濑 · lài

Rapids, swift current;

a shallow, fast-flowing part of a river or stream.

Rapids, swift currenta shallow, fast-flowing part of a river or

Usage highlights

RapidsShallow rapidsSwift currentLai surnameLaitangStone Rapids

Synonyms

  • 湍— rapids, rushing water
  • 急流— swift current, torrent

Antonyms

  • 潭— deep pool, slow-moving water
  • 静水— still water

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The boat navigated the rapids (濑户).
  • This river has many shallow, fast sections (浅濑).
  • He comes from a place named Laitang (濑塘).

Collocations

  • Rapids(急濑)
  • Shallow rapids(浅濑)
  • Swift current(湍濑)
  • Lai surname(濑姓)
  • Laitang (place name)(濑塘)
  • Stone Rapids (Shilai)(石濑)

Idioms

  • Rushing rapids and deep pools(濑湍渊潭)
  • Stones in a swift current(濑石)
  • The sound of a swift stream(濑声)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Commonly used in Chinese toponymy, especially for places near rivers with fast-flowing water.
  • The character is also used in Japanese names and place names, such as the Seto Inland Sea (瀬戸内海).

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