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漼 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
漼cuǐto appear deepzg, 14 strokes, radical 氵
漼cuǐhaving the appearance of depthunknown, 14 strokes, radical 氵
cuǐ(cui3) T3
  1. 1to appear deep
  2. 2having the appearance of depth
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March 24, 2026

漼cuǐ(cui3)

The character 漼 (cuǐ) refers to the appearance of depth, often used to describe water that looks deep or has a rich, multi-layered quality. It conveys a sense of visual depth or complexity, typically in natural contexts like lakes or rivers. This term is less commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in literary or poetic descriptions.

Strokes14Radical氵
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, water is often seen as a symbol of depth and reflection, representing both physical and philosophical concepts. The use of 漼 in poetry can evoke a sense of tranquility and introspection, highlighting the beauty of nature.

Memory Tip

Imagine a deep lake that appears to be full of secrets. The radical 漾 (yàng), which looks like waves, suggests water, while cuǐ sounds like 'sway,' reminding you that the water's surface sways, revealing its depth beneath.

Meanings of 漼

cuǐ(cui3)
1to appear deep
2having the appearance of depth
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About 漼

漼Simplified
14Strokes
氵Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 漼

Usage Notes

Learners should be careful not to confuse 漼 (cuǐ) with similar-sounding characters. This word is more formal and poetic, so it's not commonly used in casual conversation. Collocations include phrases related to nature and water, like 深 (shēn, deep) or 清 (qīng, clear).

HSK Study Tips

While 漼 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects well with HSK Level 4 words related to nature and descriptions. Students should focus on using descriptive language and recognizing how depth can be conveyed in different contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 漼 (cuǐ) with 漾 (yàng), which means to ripple or wave. For example, saying '我喜欢这个漾的水' (wǒ xǐhuān zhège yàng de shuǐ) is incorrect; it should be '我喜欢这个漼的水' (wǒ xǐhuān zhège cuǐ de shuǐ) to convey depth.

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Etymology of 漼

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

A deep 崔 pool 氵; 崔 also provides the pronunciation

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Case file: 漼

  1. 1The giveawayA deep 崔 pool 氵; 崔 also provides the pronunciation
  2. 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 漼

IDS Structure⿰氵崔
漼Full Character
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氵shui3
left
崔Cui1
right
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How to say to appear deep in Chinese

“to appear deep” in Chinese is漼cuǐ

The character 漼 (cuǐ) refers to the appearance of depth, often used to describe water that looks deep or has a rich, multi-layered quality. It conveys a sense of visual depth or complexity, typically in natural contexts like lakes or rivers. This term is less commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in literary or poetic descriptions.

When to use 漼

Learners should be careful not to confuse 漼 (cuǐ) with similar-sounding characters. This word is more formal and poetic, so it's not commonly used in casual conversation. Collocations include phrases related to nature and water, like 深 (shēn, deep) or 清 (qīng, clear).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 漼 (cuǐ) with 漾 (yàng), which means to ripple or wave. For example, saying '我喜欢这个漾的水' (wǒ xǐhuān zhège yàng de shuǐ) is incorrect; it should be '我喜欢这个漼的水' (wǒ xǐhuān zhège cuǐ de shuǐ) to convey depth.

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漼

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Word Family of 漼

Words Containing This Character2
李漼Li Cui, personal name of eighteenth Tang emperor Yizong 懿宗[Yì​zōng] (833-873), reigned 859-873
漼cuǐhaving the appearance of depth
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 漼

No, 漼 is more commonly found in literary or poetic contexts rather than everyday speech.

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