灟 (zhú) - Zhu — to drip, to leak & a surname

灟Tone 2

zhú ｜ 24 strokes ｜ radical:

志

灟 · zhú

Zhu — to drip, to leak;

a surname;

also used in classical texts to describe tears flowing.

Zhu — to drip, to leaka surnamealso used in classical texts to describe tears

Usage highlights

Tears streamingDripping waterSurname ZhuLeaking roofFlowing tearsDripping dew

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Tears streaming down(泪灟)
  • A leaky roof(屋灟)
  • The surname Zhu(灟姓)
  • Water dripping slowly(水灟灟下)

Collocations

  • Tears streaming(泪灟)
  • Dripping water(水灟)
  • Surname Zhu(灟姓)
  • Leaking roof(屋灟)
  • Flowing tears(涕灟)
  • Dripping dew(露灟)

Idioms

  • Tears streaming down the face(涕泗灟灟)
  • Continuous dripping(滴滴灟灟)
  • Flowing without cease(流而不灟)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing the flow of tears or liquids
  • Used as a rare surname in some Chinese communities
  • The character contains the water radical (氵) indicating its connection to liquid flow

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