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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
瀏liúbright; clear; deep; swiftx, 18 strokes, radical 氵
liú(liu2)liu T2
  1. 1bright; clear; deep; swift
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March 24, 2026

瀏liú(liu2)

The character 瀏 (liú) conveys meanings related to clarity and brightness, often associated with water or light. It can denote something that is deep and swift, reflecting both physical properties and metaphorical qualities such as clarity of thought or expression.

Strokes18Radical氵
Cultural note

In Chinese poetry, water is often a symbol of clarity and purity, and characters like 瀏 are used to evoke imagery of serene landscapes. This reflects the cultural appreciation for nature and its elements in traditional Chinese literature.

Memory tip

Imagine a river (水, which is a component) that flows swiftly and clearly under the bright sun. The flowing water reflects light, making it appear bright and clear, which helps you remember that 瀏 (liú) relates to brightness and clarity.

Meanings of 瀏

liú(liu2)
1bright; clear; deep; swift
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About 瀏

瀏Simplified
18Strokes
氵Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is rarely used in everyday conversation, often appearing in poetic or literary contexts. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding characters like 流 (liú), which means 'to flow.' Be mindful of the context when using 瀏 to avoid sounding overly formal or poetic.

HSK Study Tips

While 瀏 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, understanding it can enhance comprehension of literary texts and deepen appreciation for descriptive language. Focus on its components, particularly the water radical, to connect it with other water-related characters.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 瀏 with 流 (liú), which means 'to flow.' For instance, saying '我喜欢瀏水' (I like to flow water) is incorrect; it should be '我喜欢流水' (I like flowing water).

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Etymology of 瀏

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 氵 represents the meaning and 刘 represents the sound. Simplified form of 瀏.

Memory hint

water

Semantic (meaning)氵
+
Phonetic (sound)劉
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Origin

瀏 = 氵 + 劉. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 瀏

IDS Structure⿰氵劉
瀏Full character
=
氵shui3
left
劉liu2
right
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Parts

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How to say bright; clear; deep; swift in Chinese

“bright; clear; deep; swift” in Chinese is瀏liú

The character 瀏 (liú) conveys meanings related to clarity and brightness, often associated with water or light. It can denote something that is deep and swift, reflecting both physical properties and metaphorical qualities such as clarity of thought or expression.

When to use 瀏

This character is rarely used in everyday conversation, often appearing in poetic or literary contexts. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding characters like 流 (liú), which means 'to flow.' Be mindful of the context when using 瀏 to avoid sounding overly formal or poetic.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 瀏 with 流 (liú), which means 'to flow.' For instance, saying '我喜欢瀏水' (I like to flow water) is incorrect; it should be '我喜欢流水' (I like flowing water).

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Word Family of 瀏

Words containing this character6
浏览liúlǎnto skim over瀏覽
浏览器liúlǎnqìbrowser (software)瀏覽器
浏阳Liuyang county level city in Changsha 長沙|长沙[Cháng​shā], Hunan瀏陽
浏liúclear瀏
浏阳市Liuyang county level city in Changsha 長沙|长沙[Cháng​shā], Hunan瀏陽市
浏览量page views瀏覽量
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Frequently asked questions about 瀏

It means bright, clear, deep, and swift, often associated with water.

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