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March 24, 2026
浏(瀏)liú(liu2)
The character 浏 (liú) primarily conveys meanings related to clarity and depth, particularly in the context of water. It describes water that is clear, deep, and flowing swiftly, making it suitable for both literal and metaphorical uses in describing transparency and fluidity in various contexts.
Strokes9Radical氵Frequency#74327DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, clear and flowing water is often associated with purity and tranquility, making 浏 relevant in poetry and literature that celebrates natural beauty. It reflects an appreciation for the clarity of nature, which is a common theme in Chinese art and philosophy.
Memory Tip
Imagine a river that is so clear and deep that you can see the bottom, symbolizing clarity and swift movement. The character 浏 has the water radical (氵) on the left, indicating its connection to water, while the right component suggests smoothness or ease in flow.
Meanings of 浏
liú(liu2)
1clear
2deep (of water)
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About 浏
浏Simplified
瀏Traditional
9Strokes
氵Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
#65535Frequency Rank
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Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 浏 with similar-sounding characters. It's important to use it in contexts relating specifically to water clarity or metaphorical clarity. This character is more formal and is typically found in written language rather than spoken conversation.
HSK Study Tips
Although 浏 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects well with HSK Level 3 words related to nature and water, such as 水 (water) and 清 (clear). Focus on recognizing its usage in contexts surrounding nature and fluidity, which may appear in reading exercises.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 浏 interchangeably with 清 (qīng). However, 清 focuses more on clarity in a broader sense, while 浏 is specifically about the clarity and swift flow of water. For example, saying '这水很清' (This water is very clear) is correct, but using 浏 would require a context emphasizing the fluidity or depth.
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Pronunciation of 浏
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Phonosemantic compound. 氵 represents the meaning and 刘 represents the sound. Simplified form of 瀏.
1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
2The sound half刘 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaywater
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 浏?
Decomposition of 浏
IDS Structure⿰氵刘
浏Full Character
=
氵shui3
left
刘Liu2
right
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 浏?
How to say clear in Chinese
“clear” in Chinese is浏liú
The character 浏 (liú) primarily conveys meanings related to clarity and depth, particularly in the context of water. It describes water that is clear, deep, and flowing swiftly, making it suitable for both literal and metaphorical uses in describing transparency and fluidity in various contexts.
When to use 浏
Learners often confuse 浏 with similar-sounding characters. It's important to use it in contexts relating specifically to water clarity or metaphorical clarity. This character is more formal and is typically found in written language rather than spoken conversation.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 浏 interchangeably with 清 (qīng). However, 清 focuses more on clarity in a broader sense, while 浏 is specifically about the clarity and swift flow of water. For example, saying '这水很清' (This water is very clear) is correct, but using 浏 would require a context emphasizing the fluidity or depth.
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浏
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Grammar Patterns of 浏
浏 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 5
Complete the Sentence
我只是又快速____览了一遍你的书。
I just had a quick scan through your book again.
Example Sentences for 浏 (7)
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1
我只是又快速浏览了一遍你的书。
wǒ zhī shì yòu kuài sù liú lǎn le yī biàn nǐ de shū。
I just had a quick scan through your book again.
2
他先快速地浏览页面，然后再细细阅读。
tā xiān kuài sù dì liú lǎn yè miàn， ， rán hòu zài xì xì yuè。
He skimmed the pages quickly, then read them again more carefully.
3
我想我得快速浏览一下最近发生的事情。
wǒ xiǎng wǒ dé kuài sù liú lǎn yī xià zuì jìn fā shēng de shì qíng。
I thought I'dhave a quick flick through some recent issues.
