瀀 (yōu) - Abundant water & copious flow

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yōu ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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瀀 · yōu

Abundant water;

copious flow;

ample, plentiful (archaic usage).

Abundant watercopious flowample, plentiful (archaic usage).

Usage highlights

Abundant waterCopious flowPlentiful marshWater abundanceAmple moisture

Synonyms

  • 丰— abundant, plentiful
  • 沛— copious, abundant (especially of water)
  • 盈— full, overflowing

Antonyms

  • 旱— drought, dry
  • 枯— withered, dried up
  • 竭— exhausted, depleted

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text described the river's abundant flow (瀀流).
  • Historical records mention regions with plentiful water resources (瀀泽).
  • The character appears in classical descriptions of water abundance (瀀水).

Collocations

  • Abundant water(瀀水)
  • Copious flow(瀀流)
  • Plentiful marsh(瀀泽)
  • Water abundance(瀀盈)
  • Ample moisture(瀀润)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts describing water resources and natural abundance.
  • Represents the classical Chinese appreciation for water as a source of life and prosperity.
  • Used in historical geographical descriptions of well-watered regions.

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