灙 (dǎng) - Dang — refers to water overflowing & a body of water

灙Tone 3

dǎng ｜ 23 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

灙 · dǎng

Dang — refers to water overflowing;

a body of water;

also used in place names.

Dang — refers to water overflowinga body of wateralso used in place names.

Usage highlights

Dangxi Lakeoverflowing waterspreading floodDang Riverwater surface

Synonyms

  • 溢— to overflow
  • 漫— to spread; flood

Antonyms

  • 涸— dry; dried up

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The river overflowed its banks (河水灙溢).
  • Dangxi Lake is a scenic spot (灙溪湖).
  • The floodwaters spread widely (洪水灙漫).

Collocations

  • Dangxi Lake(灙溪湖)
  • overflowing water(灙溢)
  • spreading flood(灙漫)
  • Dang River(灙河)
  • water surface(灙面)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in geographical names, particularly for bodies of water.
  • The character embodies the concept of water's expansive and overflowing nature.
  • Rare in modern usage, mostly preserved in specific place names.

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