瀟 (xiāo) - Xiao — describes the sound of wind and & deep and clear (of water)

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xiāo ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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瀟 · xiāo

Xiao — describes the sound of wind and rain;

deep and clear (of water);

unrestrained, natural, free-spirited.

Xiao — describes the sound of wind anddeep and clear (of water)unrestrained, natural, free-spirited.

Usage highlights

Xiao and Xiang RiversFree and easySound of wind and rainXiao RiverDeep and clear waterElegant and unrestrained

Synonyms

  • 洒— sprinkle; free and easy (in 潇洒)
  • 逸— leisure; escape; elegant freedom

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wind and rain were howling (风雨潇潇).
  • The river water is deep and clear (潇水).
  • He has a free and easy demeanor (潇洒的风度).
  • The scenery is beautiful and serene (潇湘美景).

Collocations

  • Xiao and Xiang Rivers(潇湘)
  • Free and easy(潇洒)
  • Sound of wind and rain(潇潇)
  • Xiao River(潇水)
  • Deep and clear water(潇然)
  • Elegant and unrestrained(潇爽)

Idioms

  • The wind and rain are howling(风雨潇潇)
  • Free and unfettered(潇洒自如)
  • The misty scene of Xiao and Xiang(潇湘烟雨)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often associated with the Xiao and Xiang Rivers (潇湘), a region famous in Chinese poetry and art for its beautiful, misty landscapes.
  • Evokes a sense of natural elegance, freedom, and a somewhat melancholic, artistic atmosphere.
  • Used to describe a person's demeanor as carefree, unrestrained, and naturally graceful.

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