瀈 (huī) - To sprinkle water & to wash

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huī ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

瀈 · huī

To sprinkle water;

to wash;

to cleanse;

to purify;

also used in classical texts to describe the action of water flowing or washing over something.

To sprinkle waterto washto cleanse

Usage highlights

Sprinkle waterWash stonesPurification ritualCleanse with waterFlowing water washing

Synonyms

  • 洒— to sprinkle, to spray
  • 洗— to wash, to cleanse
  • 涤— to cleanse, to purify

Antonyms

  • 污— to dirty, to pollute
  • 染— to stain, to contaminate

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ritual requires sprinkling water (瀈水) for purification.
  • Ancient texts describe rivers washing over stones (瀈石).
  • The ceremony involves cleansing with pure water (以水瀈之).

Collocations

  • Sprinkle water(瀈水)
  • Wash stones(瀈石)
  • Purification ritual(瀈礼)
  • Cleanse with water(以水瀈之)
  • Flowing water washing(水流瀈瀈)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing ritual purification practices.
  • Used in historical contexts involving ceremonial cleansing with water.
  • Rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical literature.

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