谹 (hóng) - Hong — describes a deep, resonant sound & profound and vast

谹Tone 2

hóng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

谹 · hóng

Hong — describes a deep, resonant sound;

profound and vast;

used in ancient texts to describe grand or deep qualities.

Hong — describes a deep, resonant soundprofound and vastused in ancient texts to describe grand or

Usage highlights

Resonant soundProfound knowledgeDeep valleyGrand and vastEchoing soundProfound meaning

Synonyms

  • 宏— vast, grand
  • 洪— flood, vast
  • 鸿— great, large

Antonyms

  • 浅— shallow, superficial
  • 小— small, minor

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The valley echoed with a deep sound (谹谹之声).
  • His knowledge was profound and extensive (学识谹深).
  • The ancient bell produced a resonant tone (古钟发出谹然的声响).

Collocations

  • Resonant sound(谹声)
  • Profound knowledge(谹学)
  • Deep valley(谹谷)
  • Grand and vast(谹大)
  • Echoing sound(谹响)
  • Profound meaning(谹义)

Idioms

  • The valley's deep resonance(山谷谹谹)
  • Profound and extensive learning(学识谹博)
  • Grand and majestic appearance(气象谹宏)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing deep, resonant sounds or vast, profound qualities.
  • Often used in literary contexts to convey grandeur or depth, particularly in descriptions of nature or knowledge.
  • Considered an elegant, scholarly character due to its classical usage and complex structure.

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