灂 (zhuó) - Sound of water & sound of rain

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zhuó ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

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灂 · zhuó

Sound of water;

sound of rain;

sound of flowing or splashing water;

also refers to the sound of a bird.

Sound of watersound of rainsound of flowing or splashing water

Usage highlights

Sound of rainSound of waterFlowing soundSplashing soundBird chirping

Synonyms

  • 潺— murmuring sound of flowing water
  • 淙— gurgling sound of water
  • 沥— sound of dripping water

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sound of rain (雨声灂灂).
  • The sound of flowing water (流水灂灂).
  • The sound of a bird chirping (鸟鸣灂灂).

Collocations

  • Sound of rain(雨灂)
  • Sound of water(水灂)
  • Flowing sound(流灂)
  • Splashing sound(灂溅)
  • Bird chirping(鸟灂)

Idioms

  • The sound of rain falling(雨声灂灂)
  • The sound of flowing water(流水灂灂)
  • The sound of a bird chirping(鸟鸣灂灂)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is primarily used in classical Chinese literature to describe sounds, particularly water sounds.
  • It appears in ancient texts and poetry to create auditory imagery of nature.
  • It is considered a rare character in modern usage.

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