羕 (yàng) - Flowing far and long & describes water flowing endlessly or extending far.

羕Tone 4

yàng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

嬿一

羕 · yàng

Flowing far and long;

describes water flowing endlessly or extending far.

Flowing far and longdescribes water flowing endlessly or extending far.

Usage highlights

Flowing farLong riverEnduring flowFarLong and continuous

Synonyms

  • 永— perpetual, forever
  • 长— long, enduring
  • 远— far, distant

Antonyms

  • 短— short, brief
  • 断— broken, interrupted

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The river flows long and far (江之羕矣).
  • A name implying enduring legacy (永羕).
  • Ancient usage for continuous flow (羕水).

Collocations

  • Flowing far(羕远)
  • Long river(羕江)
  • Enduring flow(永羕)
  • Far-reaching water(羕水)
  • Long and continuous(羕长)

Idioms

  • The river flows far and long(江之羕矣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts like the 'Classic of Poetry' (诗经) to describe flowing water.
  • Rare in modern usage, primarily encountered in literary or historical contexts.
  • Used in names to convey a sense of enduring legacy or continuous flow.

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