灄 (shè) - She — refers to a river in Hubei & also means 'to seep', 'to soak', or 'to

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灄 · shè

She — refers to a river in Hubei province, China;

also means 'to seep', 'to soak', or 'to infiltrate'.

She — refers to a river in Hubeialso means 'to seep', 'to soak', or 'to

Usage highlights

She RiverShekouseep throughsoak inwater infiltrationmoisture seepage

Synonyms

  • 滲— to seep, to permeate
  • 浸— to soak, to immerse
  • 透— to penetrate, to pass through

Antonyms

  • 乾— dry
  • 燥— arid, parched

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The She River flows through Hubei (灄水).
  • Water seeps into the soil (水灄入土壤).
  • The dye soaked into the fabric (染料灄入布料).
  • Moisture infiltrates the walls (濕氣灄入牆壁).

Collocations

  • She River(灄水)
  • Shekou(灄口)
  • seep through(灄透)
  • soak in(灄入)
  • water infiltration(水灄)
  • moisture seepage(濕氣灄入)

Idioms

  • Water soaks through stones(滴水灄石)
  • Moisture penetrates deeply(濕氣灄骨)
  • Spring water seeps slowly(泉水灄灄)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily a geographical name referring to the She River in Hubei province.
  • The character embodies the concept of gradual penetration and absorption in classical Chinese thought.
  • Used in hydrology and environmental contexts to describe natural water movement processes.

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