皋 (gāo) - marsh & swamp

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gāo ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

皋 · gāo

marsh;

swamp;

shore;

bank;

high;

elevated;

dawn;

morning light;

a surname

marshswampshore

Usage highlights

marshlandriver bankhigh grounddawn lightGao surnameancient official title

Synonyms

  • 泽— marsh; wetland
  • 沼— swamp; pond
  • 岸— bank; shore
  • 阜— mound; hill

Antonyms

  • 壑— ravine; gully
  • 谷— valley
  • 渊— deep pool; abyss

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The morning sun rises over the marsh (皋皋).
  • He stood on the river bank (江皋).
  • The ancient text mentions the high ground (皋阜).
  • Her surname is Gao (皋姓).

Collocations

  • marshland(皋泽)
  • river bank(江皋)
  • high ground(皋阜)
  • dawn light(皋光)
  • Gao surname(皋姓)
  • ancient official title(皋陶)

Idioms

  • Gao Yao's wisdom(皋陶之智)
  • Morning light over the marsh(皋泽晨光)
  • Standing tall like Gao(巍巍如皋)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, 皋 referred to wetlands and high grounds near water, important for agriculture and settlement.
  • 皋陶 was a legendary minister of justice in the Xia dynasty, known for his wisdom and fairness.
  • The character appears in classical poetry describing morning scenes and natural landscapes.

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