濢 (cuì) - Dripping, trickling & to seep or ooze slowly.

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濢 · cuì

Dripping, trickling;

to seep or ooze slowly.

Dripping, tricklingto seep or ooze slowly.

Usage highlights

dripping waterseeping moisturetrickling tearsslow oozingdamp seepagegradual dripping

Synonyms

  • 滴— to drip
  • 渗— to seep
  • 润— to moisten

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The water drips slowly (濢滴).
  • Moisture seeps through (濢润).
  • Tears trickle down (泪濢).

Collocations

  • dripping water(濢水)
  • seeping moisture(濢湿)
  • trickling tears(泪濢)
  • slow oozing(濢渗)
  • damp seepage(濢润)
  • gradual dripping(濢滴)

Idioms

  • Dripping water wears through stone(滴水穿石)
  • Tears streaming down(泪如雨下)
  • Moistening silently(润物无声)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • Often describes subtle, gradual movement of liquids.
  • Associated with natural phenomena like dew, tears, or seepage.

FAQ