淴
used to form questions/exclamations; in, at
Meanings
4 senses · 12 examplesparticle
(classical/interrogative particle) used to form questions
literaryCommon in classical Chinese and literary expressions. In modern Chinese, mostly found in set phrases, proverbs, or to give a literary/formal feel.
To learn and to practice it at the right time, is that not also a pleasure?
Your Majesty, have you ever heard of the anger of a common man?
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Is it so? Or is it not?
particle
(classical/exclamatory particle) used to express exclamation or emphasis
literaryOften used in classical texts and idioms to express surprise, admiration, or emphasis.
Heavens! I am innocent.
How excellent is the qin playing!
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Ah! So perilous and so high!
preposition
(classical) in; at; from; than (equivalent to 于)
archaicA classical usage, equivalent to the modern preposition 于. Used to indicate location, time, comparison, or the passive voice.
(The lotus) emerges from the mud yet remains unstained, cleansed in clear ripples yet not seductive; its stem is hollow inside and straight outside, without spreading vines or branches; its fragrance wafts far and grows purer; it stands tall and pure, upright and planted—it can be admired from afar but not toyed with.
A gentleman, having studied extensively and daily examines and reflects upon himself, will then become wise and his actions will be without fault.
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Indigo blue is extracted from the indigo plant, yet is bluer than the plant; ice is made from water, yet is colder than water.
suffix
(suffix) used to form adjectives, adverbs, or expressive phrases
literaryOften forms literary or descriptive words, giving an impressionistic or classical feel.
indeed; truly
almost; nearly
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warm and cozy