萍
duckweed; surname Ping
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
duckweed, aquatic floating plant
literaryAlso written as 萍, often used in classical Chinese and modern botanical contexts
The water surface is covered with duckweed.
The mountains and rivers are broken, the wind blows the willow catkins; my life drifts like duckweed beaten by rain.
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The duckweed in the pond ripples with the waves.
Duckweed is a common aquatic ornamental plant.
Ancient books often use duckweed to metaphorize a wandering and unstable life.
noun
surname Ping
neutralA rare Chinese family name, not included in the top 100 most common surnames
Mr. Ping is a new colleague in our company.
The origin of the Ping surname can be traced back to ancient times.
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My college roommate has the surname Ping.
The Ping surname is relatively scattered across the country.
Teacher Ping is preparing lessons in the office.