Is 瀹 commonly used in modern Chinese?

No, this is a classical character rarely used in modern contexts except in specialized literary or historical references.

What are the main meanings of 瀹?

The character primarily means to boil, cleanse, or purify, and is often associated with tea preparation, water management, and purification rituals.

Is 瀹 suitable for modern given names?

Generally not recommended due to its obscurity and classical nature, though it could work in very scholarly or traditional contexts.

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瀹 · yuè

To boil;

to cleanse;

to purify;

to infuse (tea);

to channel water;

to dredge.

To boilto cleanseto purify

Usage highlights

Infusing teaCleansing and purifyingDredging riversBoiling medicineChanneling waterPurification ritual

Synonyms

煮— to boil, to cook
泡— to steep, to soak
涤— to cleanse, to wash

Antonyms

污— to dirty, to pollute
堵— to block, to clog

Usage & contexts

Examples

To infuse tea(瀹茗)
To cleanse and purify(瀹涤)
To dredge a river channel(瀹河)
To boil medicinal herbs(瀹药)

Collocations

Infusing tea(瀹茗)
Cleansing and purifying(瀹涤)
Dredging rivers(瀹河)
Boiling medicine(瀹药)
Channeling water(瀹水)
Purification ritual(瀹祭)

Idioms

To boil tea and discuss the way(瀹茗论道)
To cleanse the heart and purify the soul(瀹心涤灵)
To dredge channels and guide currents(瀹渠导流)

Cultural background

FAQ

Used in classical Chinese texts related to tea ceremony and purification rituals.
Appears in historical texts about water management and irrigation projects.
Associated with Daoist practices of purification and herbal medicine preparation.

瀹 (yuè) - To boil & to cleanse