HSK 7, unknown, 10 strokes, radical 氵, rank #8390, Hard
涌
yǒng
to bubble up
HSK 7, v, 10 strokes, radical 氵, rank #8390, Hard
涌
yǒng
to rush forth
HSK 7, v, 10 strokes, radical 氵, rank #8390, Hard
涌
yǒng
to surge up, to bubble up, to gush forth
HSK 7, v, 10 strokes, radical 氵, rank #8390, Hard
涌
yǒng
(used in place names)
HSK 7, unknown, 10 strokes, radical 氵, rank #8390, Hard
chōng(chong1)
primary
T1
1to bubble up
2to rush forth
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March 24, 2026
涌(湧)chōng(chong1)
The character 涌 (chōng) means to bubble up or surge forth, often used to describe liquids that rise or flow forcefully. It can also convey a sense of something rushing forth energetically, such as emotions or crowds. Common contexts include describing water surging in rivers or feelings overwhelming a person.
Strokes10Radical氵Frequency#8390DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of water surging is often associated with vitality and movement, symbolizing the flow of life and energy. This is reflected in poetry and literature where water imagery conveys emotional depth.
Memory Tip
Imagine a strong wave at the beach that suddenly rushes up the shore, creating a bubbling foam. The character 涌 resembles a wave (the top part) surging up, and the sound 'chōng' is like the 'crash' of the wave as it hits the sand.
Meanings of 涌
chōng(chong1)
primary
1to bubble up
2to rush forth
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About 涌
涌Simplified
湧Traditional
10Strokes
氵Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#8390Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 涌
Quick Contrast
涌 (chōng) vs 奔 (bēn) — use 涌 for liquids or emotions that rise or surge, while 奔 emphasizes rapid movement or running.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a strong wave at the beach that suddenly rushes up the shore, creating a bubbling foam. The character 涌 resembles a wave (the top part) surging up, and the sound 'chōng' is like the 'crash' of the wave as it hits the sand.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 涌 with similar characters like 湧 (yǒng), which is a variant. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts but be cautious with its tone; the first tone 'chōng' is crucial for correct pronunciation. Common collocations include '涌动' (yǒngdòng, to surge) and '涌现' (yǒngxiàn, to emerge in abundance).
HSK Study Tips
Although 涌 is not specified in the HSK levels, it connects well with HSK 3 and 4 vocabulary focusing on natural phenomena and emotions. Students should pay attention to context when using it, especially in descriptive scenarios.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of water surging is often associated with vitality and movement, symbolizing the flow of life and energy. This is reflected in poetry and literature where water imagery conveys emotional depth.
Common Mistakes
Learners may mistakenly use 湧 in place of 涌, especially in casual conversation. For example, saying '我感觉到情绪湧上来' instead of '我感觉到情绪涌上来' is incorrect; use 涌 for this context.
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Grammar Patterns of 涌
涌 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. 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 4
Complete the Sentence
人群为了被视为最值得拥有的物品____入屋里。
The crowd moved indoors for what were deemed the most desirable items.
Example Sentences for 涌 (10)
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1
人群为了被视为最值得拥有的物品涌入屋里。
rén qún wéi le bèi shì wéi zuì zhí dé yōng yǒu de wù pǐn yǒng rù wū lǐ。
The crowd moved indoors for what were deemed the most desirable items.
2
成千上万家新成立的公司已涌进了计算机市场。
chéng qiān shàng wàn jiā xīn chéng lì de gōng sī yǐ yǒng jìn le jì suàn jī shì cháng。
Thousands and thousands of start-up firms have poured into the computer market.
3
心头涌起一阵强烈的感情，模糊了他的判断力。
xīn tóu yǒng qǐ yī zhèn qiáng liè de gǎn qíng， ， mó hū le tā de pàn duàn。
A tide of emotion rose and clouded his judgement.
4
那一刻，一股仇恨在我的血液中翻涌。
nà yī kè， ， yī gǔ chóu hèn zài wǒ de xiě yè zhōng fān。
In that moment a surge of hatred flowed through my blood.
A fishing vessel and a cargo ship collided in rough seas.
Cultural Notes for 涌
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of water surging is often associated with vitality and movement, symbolizing the flow of life and energy. This is reflected in poetry and literature where water imagery conveys emotional depth.
Word Family of 涌
Compounds1
慂
Words Containing This Character18
涌chōngto bubble up湧
涌现yǒngxiànto spring up湧現
汹涌xiōngyǒngturbulent洶湧
涌入yǒngrùinflux湧入
喷涌to bubble out噴湧
涌起to well up湧起
涌进to spill湧進
涌泉gushing spring湧泉
风起云涌to grow by leaps and bounds風起雲湧
泉涌to gush泉湧
潮涌to surge like the tide潮湧
波涛汹涌waves surging forth波濤洶涌
翻涌to roll over and over (of billows or clouds)翻湧
涌流to gush湧流
涌浪swell湧浪
云涌in force雲湧
涌溢to well up湧溢
风起潮涌turbulent times風起潮湧
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Frequently Asked Questions about 涌
涌 (chōng) is often used in contemporary contexts, while 湧 (yǒng) is considered a variant, particularly in place names or historical texts.
Yes, you can use 涌 to describe emotions that surge or bubble up, such as excitement or fear.
涌 is versatile and used in both spoken and written Chinese, but you might find it more frequently in descriptive writing.
