瀠 (yíng) - To swirl & to eddy

瀠Tone 2

yíng ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

樱咏

瀠 · yíng

To swirl;

to eddy;

to flow in circles;

to meander (as a river);

describes the circular movement of water.

To swirlto eddyto flow in circles

Usage highlights

Swirling flowCurling aroundCircling waterWinding riverSwirl and eddyMeandering stream

Synonyms

  • 漩— whirlpool; to eddy
  • 绕— to wind around; to circle
  • 环— to encircle; to surround

Antonyms

  • 直— straight; direct
  • 畅— smooth; unimpeded flow

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The river meanders through the valley (河水瀠洄).
  • Smoke curls upward from the chimney (炊烟瀠绕).
  • The mountain stream flows in circles (溪水瀠流).
  • Thoughts swirl in my mind (思绪瀠绕).

Collocations

  • Swirling flow(瀠洄)
  • Curling around(瀠绕)
  • Circling water(瀠流)
  • Winding river(瀠河)
  • Swirl and eddy(瀠渦)
  • Meandering stream(瀠溪)

Idioms

  • Winding and circling(瀠洄曲折)
  • Swirling and curling(瀠绕不绝)
  • Flowing in circles(瀠流不息)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese poetry and literature to describe the graceful, meandering movement of water.
  • Evokes imagery of natural water formations like winding rivers and swirling eddies.
  • Carries connotations of elegance, continuity, and natural flow in artistic descriptions.

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