瀖 (huò) - Water splashing sound & the sound of flowing water

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huò ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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瀖 · huò

Water splashing sound;

the sound of flowing water;

used in classical Chinese to describe the sound or appearance of water.

Water splashing soundthe sound of flowing waterused in classical Chinese to describe the sound

Usage highlights

Splashing sound of waterFlowing water appearanceWater soundSplashingWater flowSound of waves

Synonyms

  • 潺— murmuring sound of flowing water
  • 淙— gurgling sound of water
  • 哗— splashing sound

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sound of the waterfall was like splashing water (瀖瀖声).
  • In ancient texts, it described the appearance of flowing water (瀖水).
  • The stream made a gentle splashing sound (溪水瀖瀖).

Collocations

  • Splashing sound of water(瀖瀖)
  • Flowing water appearance(瀖水)
  • Water sound(水瀖)
  • Splashing(瀖溅)
  • Water flow(瀖流)
  • Sound of waves(波瀖)

Idioms

  • The sound of flowing water(瀖瀖水声)
  • Splashing waves(瀖波)
  • Gurgling stream(瀖瀖溪流)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily found in classical Chinese literature and poetry to describe water sounds.
  • Considered an onomatopoeic character for water-related sounds.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, mainly preserved in literary contexts.

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