泂
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Meaning: vast
💡 Think of a 'jiong'-sized lake: so huge it's almost like an ocean.
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Character Story & Explanation
Standing on the shore of Dongting Lake in Hunan, you see water stretching to the horizon—a scene the Chinese call 泂 (jiǒng), meaning 'vast and deep waters'. This rare character appears in classical poetry to describe expansive rivers or lakes. Unlike 浩 (vast sky), 泂 specifically evokes the profound depth and breadth of water. Though not used in daily conversation, it enriches literary descriptions of China's great lakes.
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