瘜
breath; stop; rest; interest; children; news
Meanings
7 senses · 13 examplesnoun
breath; air inhaled and exhaled
Used in words related to breathing, smell, or atmosphere.
He ran upstairs panting for breath.
The forest is full of the breath of life.
verb
to stop; to cease
Often used in idioms or formal contexts.
Please calm your anger; let's talk this through.
The enemy finally lowered their banners and ceased their drums, retreating.
verb
to rest
Used in both formal and informal contexts.
Having worked the whole day, he needs to rest well.
Please observe the work and rest schedule.
verb
to grow; to multiply; to breed
technicalUsed in biological contexts, often referring to flesh growths or reproduction. This is the meaning used in 息肉 (polyp).
This type of plant multiplies very quickly.
The doctor recommended removing the intestinal polyp.
noun
interest (on money)
Financial term referring to earnings on capital.
The annual interest on this deposit is three percent.
We need to repay the principal and pay the interest.
noun
children; offspring; progeny
archaicLiterary or archaic usage.
He is over fifty years old but still has no children.
noun
news; information; message
Used in compound words.
Is there any news today?
Please keep us informed at any time.