磎 (xī) - Mountain stream, mountain valley & refers to a small mountain creek or ravine.

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Mountain stream, mountain valley;

refers to a small mountain creek or ravine.

Mountain stream, mountain valleyrefers to a small mountain creek or ravine.

Usage highlights

Mountain streamSecluded valleyStream soundStream bridgeDeep ravineStone stream

Synonyms

  • 溪— stream, creek (more common variant)
  • 涧— mountain stream, gully
  • 川— river, stream

Antonyms

  • 岳— mountain peak (high vs. low)
  • 岗— ridge, hill (elevated vs. depressed)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The hiker followed the mountain stream (磎) down the valley.
  • Ancient poets often wrote about secluded mountain valleys (幽磎).
  • The sound of the mountain stream (磎声) was soothing.
  • They built a small bridge over the mountain creek (磎桥).

Collocations

  • Mountain stream(山磎)
  • Secluded valley(幽磎)
  • Stream sound(磎声)
  • Stream bridge(磎桥)
  • Deep ravine(深磎)
  • Stone stream(石磎)

Idioms

  • Between high mountains and deep ravines(高山深磎)
  • Secluded valleys and hidden streams(幽磎隐流)
  • Following the stream to its source(循磎溯源)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often appears in classical Chinese poetry and landscape descriptions.
  • Represents natural beauty and tranquility in traditional Chinese aesthetics.
  • Associated with reclusive lifestyles and philosophical contemplation.

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