灦 (xiǎn) - Clear, bright water & deep and pure water

灦Tone 3

xiǎn ｜ 26 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

灦 · xiǎn

Clear, bright water;

deep and pure water;

ancient name of a river.

Clear, bright waterdeep and pure waterancient name of a river.

Usage highlights

Clear waterPure lakeAncient river nameDeep springBright streamLimpid pond

Synonyms

  • 清— clear, pure
  • 澈— clear, transparent
  • 澄— clear, limpid

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The water in the mountain spring is exceptionally clear (灦水).
  • We admired the deep, pure lake (灦湖).
  • This region was known in ancient times for its clear rivers (灦河).

Collocations

  • Clear water(灦水)
  • Pure lake(灦湖)
  • Ancient river name(灦河)
  • Deep spring(灦泉)
  • Bright stream(灦溪)
  • Limpid pond(灦池)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Extremely rare character, primarily found in classical texts and geographical names.
  • Represents the ideal of pristine, unpolluted water in traditional Chinese aesthetics.
  • Used in some ancient place names, particularly in central China regions.

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