趵 (bào) - to spurt & to gush

趵Tone 4

bào ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

趵 · bào

to spurt;

to gush;

to leap;

the sound of water splashing

to spurtto gushto leap

Usage highlights

Baotu Springgushing springsplashing soundwater spoutingleaping waves

Synonyms

  • 涌— to well up; to surge
  • 喷— to spurt; to spray
  • 跃— to leap; to jump

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The spring water gushes from the ground (趵突泉).
  • The fountain spurted high into the air (喷泉趵起).
  • He heard the sound of water splashing (听到水声趵趵).

Collocations

  • Baotu Spring(趵突泉)
  • gushing spring(趵泉)
  • splashing sound(趵趵声)
  • water spouting(水趵)
  • leaping waves(趵浪)

Idioms

  • Baotu Spring in Jinan(济南趵突泉)
  • The sound of splashing water(趵趵水声)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Most famously associated with Baotu Spring (趵突泉) in Jinan, Shandong, one of the most renowned springs in China.
  • The character depicts the movement of water leaping or gushing, often used in classical Chinese to describe the sound or action of water.

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