薀 (yùn) - To accumulate & to gather

薀Tone 4

yùn ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

薀 · yùn

To accumulate;

to gather;

to contain;

to store up;

also refers to aquatic plants.

To accumulateto gatherto contain

Usage highlights

Accumulate and storeAquatic plantsAccumulated sedimentContained withinStore up energyDeeply accumulated

Synonyms

  • 积— to accumulate
  • 蓄— to store up
  • 藏— to hide; to store

Antonyms

  • 泄— to leak; to discharge
  • 散— to scatter; to disperse

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The lake accumulates sediment over time (湖中薀积泥沙).
  • He has a deep reservoir of knowledge (他薀藏着深厚的知识).
  • The pond is full of aquatic plants (池塘里薀生着水草).

Collocations

  • Accumulate and store(薀藏)
  • Aquatic plants(薀草)
  • Accumulated sediment(薀积)
  • Contained within(薀含)
  • Store up energy(薀蓄能量)
  • Deeply accumulated(深薀)

Idioms

  • Deeply learned and profound(薀藉风流)
  • Accumulated virtue brings blessings(薀德载福)
  • Contained jade and hidden fragrance(薀玉藏香)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character is associated with the concept of accumulation and containment, often used in literary contexts to describe deep knowledge or stored potential.
  • Its radical 艹 (grass) indicates a connection to plants, specifically aquatic vegetation.
  • In classical texts, it can imply hidden talent or virtue that is not immediately apparent.

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