磜 (qì) - Waterfall & cascade

磜Tone 4

qì ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

磜 · qì

Waterfall;

cascade;

steep cliff with falling water.

Waterfallcascadesteep cliff with falling water.

Usage highlights

WaterfallMountain waterfallStone waterfallWaterfall cliffWaterfall streamDeep waterfall

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We hiked to see the magnificent waterfall (瀑布磜).
  • The mountain stream forms a cascade (溪流磜) in this area.
  • This region is known for its scenic waterfalls (风景磜).

Collocations

  • Waterfall(瀑布磜)
  • Mountain waterfall(山磜)
  • Stone waterfall(石磜)
  • Waterfall cliff(磜崖)
  • Waterfall stream(磜溪)
  • Deep waterfall(深磜)

Idioms

  • Like a waterfall cascading down(飞流直下如磜)
  • The sound of the waterfall echoes in the valley(磜声回响山谷中)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 磜 is primarily used in place names, especially in southern China where waterfalls are common.
  • The character appears in geographical names describing natural landscapes with falling water.
  • It represents the power and beauty of nature in Chinese geographical terminology.

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