渺
vast water; distant; trivial
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesadjective
vast; expansive (of water)
literaryMost commonly used in literary or formal contexts to describe large bodies of water.
Dongting Lake is vast and expansive, with no visible horizon.
The upper reaches of the Yangtze River have vast, turbulent waters.
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The vast seaside scenery broadens one's mind.
This vast wetland is home to numerous water birds.
The poet used vast misty waters to depict the beauty of the southern water towns.
adjective
distant; vague; indistinct
literaryUsed to describe distant, unclear scenes, sounds, or traces.
The distant mountains are as vague as mist and clouds, looming in and out of view.
There are no traces of people in the desert, not even a single bird can be seen.
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The deep valley is completely silent, only the sound of wind through the leaves.
Fog covers the sea, and the lighthouse light is barely visible.
Past events are as vague as mist, only scattered fragments of memory remain.
adjective
trivial; insignificant; petty
neutralUsed to describe people, things, or ideas that are unimportant or have little value.
Personal gains and losses seem trivial in the long river of history.
In front of the vast universe, humanity seems very small and insignificant.
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Don't take your difficulties too lightly; we can solve them together.
This small matter is trivial to him and not worth mentioning.
Facing natural disasters, humans will feel their own insignificance.