瀻 (dài) - Deep, profound & used in classical Chinese to describe depth of

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瀻 · dài

Deep, profound;

used in classical Chinese to describe depth of water or profound meaning.

Deep, profoundused in classical Chinese to describe depth of

Usage highlights

Deep waterProfound meaningDeep and profoundProfound knowledgeDeep riverProfound thought

Synonyms

  • 深— deep, profound
  • 渊— abyss, deep pool
  • 邃— profound, deep and remote

Antonyms

  • 浅— shallow, superficial
  • 浮— floating, superficial

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The water in the pond is very deep (池水瀻深).
  • His knowledge is profound (学识瀻博).
  • The meaning of this ancient text is deep and profound (此文意义瀻远).

Collocations

  • Deep water(瀻水)
  • Profound meaning(瀻意)
  • Deep and profound(瀻深)
  • Profound knowledge(瀻学)
  • Deep river(瀻河)
  • Profound thought(瀻思)

Idioms

  • Profound and difficult to fathom(瀻不可测)
  • Deep as the ocean(如海之瀻)
  • Profound meaning and elegant words(义瀻辞雅)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 瀻 is a classical Chinese character primarily used in literary contexts to describe depth.
  • The character appears in classical texts and poetry to convey profound meaning or physical depth.
  • It carries connotations of wisdom, depth of knowledge, and profound understanding in scholarly contexts.

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