How to Say
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xùn
Radical: 氵 6 strokes
Meaning: high water
💡 Water (氵) rising fast (卂) = flood season (汛).
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汛 (xùn) meaning in English —

汛 (xùn) means 'high water' or 'flood season.' Composed of 氵 (water) and 卂 (rapid), it evokes water rising swiftly. In Chinese culture, 汛 reflects the cyclical nature of rivers—both life-giving and perilous. It's used in flood warnings and seasonal terms, embodying humanity's respect for nature's power.

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