瀞 (jìng) - Pure, clean (of water) & serene, tranquil

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jìng ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

瀞 · jìng

Pure, clean (of water);

serene, tranquil;

archaic variant of 淨/净 meaning clean.

Pure, clean (of water)serene, tranquilarchaic variant of 淨/净 meaning clean.

Usage highlights

Pure waterSerene heartMountain purityClear and tranquil

Synonyms

  • 淨— clean, pure
  • 清— clear, pure
  • 潔— clean, pure

Antonyms

  • 污— dirty, filthy
  • 濁— turbid, muddy

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain stream is exceptionally pure (山瀞).
  • Her mind was serene and clear (心瀞).
  • Ancient texts sometimes use 瀞 for clean (瀞水).

Collocations

  • Pure water(瀞水)
  • Serene heart(心瀞)
  • Mountain purity(山瀞)
  • Clear and tranquil(清瀞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 瀞 is an archaic character primarily found in classical texts and place names.
  • It carries connotations of natural purity and spiritual serenity, often associated with pristine water sources.
  • Its usage in modern Chinese is extremely rare, making it a distinctive choice for names.

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