灐 (yíng) - A variant form of 瀅 (yíng), meaning clear, & sparkling, crystalline appearance of water.

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yíng ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

樱咏

灐 · yíng

A variant form of 瀅 (yíng), meaning clear, pure water;

sparkling, crystalline appearance of water.

A variant form of 瀅 (yíng), meaning clear,sparkling, crystalline appearance of water.

Usage highlights

Clear waterSparkling lusterPure streamCrystal clearWatery brightnessLimpid appearance

Synonyms

  • 瀅— clear, pure water (standard form)
  • 清— clear, pure
  • 澈— clear, transparent

Antonyms

  • 浊— turbid, muddy
  • 浑— muddy, turbid

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The stream water was crystal clear (清澈的灐水).
  • Her eyes sparkled like clear water (明眸如灐).
  • The gemstone had a watery luster (宝石的灐光).

Collocations

  • Clear water(灐水)
  • Sparkling luster(灐光)
  • Pure stream(灐溪)
  • Crystal clear(灐澈)
  • Watery brightness(灐明)
  • Limpid appearance(灐貌)

Idioms

  • Crystal clear and pure(灐澈如玉)
  • Sparkling like flowing water(流光灐彩)
  • Pure heart like clear water(心如灐水)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is a rare variant of 瀅, both depicting the purity and clarity of water.
  • In traditional aesthetics, such characters often describe ideal states of natural beauty and moral purity.
  • Used in poetic contexts to evoke images of pristine waterways and transparent qualities.

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