瀵 (fèn) - To gush forth & to spurt

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fèn ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

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瀵 · fèn

To gush forth;

to spurt;

a type of hot spring or fountain;

specifically refers to fountains where water gushes from the ground.

To gush forthto spurta type of hot spring or fountain

Usage highlights

Gushing fountainTo gush forthFountain waterGushing springFountain source

Synonyms

  • 涌— to gush; to surge
  • 喷— to spurt; to spray

Antonyms

  • 涸— to dry up; parched
  • 竭— to exhaust; to use up

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The hot spring gushes from the ground (瀵泉).
  • Water spurted out from the crack (水从裂缝中瀵出).
  • They visited the famous fountains in the region (地区的著名瀵泉).

Collocations

  • Gushing fountain(瀵泉)
  • To gush forth(瀵出)
  • Fountain water(瀵水)
  • Gushing spring(瀵涌)
  • Fountain source(瀵源)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 瀵 is specifically used to describe natural fountains or springs where water gushes forth from the ground.
  • It appears in classical Chinese texts describing geographical features, particularly in regions known for natural springs.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage but maintains technical specificity in hydrological contexts.

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