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潆 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
潆yíngeddy; small riverx, 14 strokes, radical 氵
yíng(ying2) T2
  1. 1eddy; small river
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March 24, 2026

潆(瀠)yíng(ying2)

The character 潆 (yíng) refers to a small body of water, typically an eddy or a gentle current in a river. It conveys a sense of flowing water that is calm and serene, often used in poetic contexts to evoke tranquility and beauty in nature.

Strokes14Radical氵
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese poetry, water imagery is frequently used to symbolize peace and the passage of time, making 潆 a character that often appears in classic literature to evoke serene landscapes.

Memory Tip

Imagine a small stream (the flowing water in 潆) winding through a peaceful landscape. The left side of the character (氵) represents water, while the right side (余) can remind you of 'remaining' or 'flowing on,' linking both to the concept of a gentle eddy.

Meanings of 潆

yíng(ying2)
1eddy; small river
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About 潆

潆Simplified
瀠Traditional
14Strokes
氵Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 潆

Usage Notes

This word is more commonly used in literary or poetic contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters; its tone is the second tone (yíng). In formal writing, it may often appear in descriptions of nature.

HSK Study Tips

Though 潆 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can deepen your grasp of water-related terms. Focus on recognizing the water radical (氵) in other words, as it will help you identify similar concepts in different contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 潆 with similar characters like 流 (liú), which means 'to flow' or 'current.' Remember that 潆 specifically refers to an eddy or small river, not just any flowing water.

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Etymology of 潆

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

Water 氵 coiling 萦 on itself; 萦 also provides the pronunciation

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Case file: 潆

  1. 1The giveawayWater 氵 coiling 萦 on itself; 萦 also provides the pronunciation
  2. 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 潆?

Decomposition of 潆

IDS Structure⿰氵萦
潆Full Character
=
氵shui3
left
萦ying2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 潆?

How to say eddy; small river in Chinese

“eddy; small river” in Chinese is潆yíng

The character 潆 (yíng) refers to a small body of water, typically an eddy or a gentle current in a river. It conveys a sense of flowing water that is calm and serene, often used in poetic contexts to evoke tranquility and beauty in nature.

When to use 潆

This word is more commonly used in literary or poetic contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters; its tone is the second tone (yíng). In formal writing, it may often appear in descriptions of nature.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 潆 with similar characters like 流 (liú), which means 'to flow' or 'current.' Remember that 潆 specifically refers to an eddy or small river, not just any flowing water.

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潆

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Word Family of 潆

Words Containing This Character1
潆yíngeddy瀠
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Compound Meaning

What does 潆 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 潆

It is pronounced as 'yíng', with a rising tone.

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