Definitions
(noun)
spring; fountain
Etymology
Depicts water (水) coming out of a crack in a rock.
About
The character "泉" originates from early pictographic concepts representing a water spring, with its contemporary form consisting of the components "白" positioned above "水", where the upper element historically symbolizes the opening of a spring rather than denoting the color white, and the lower element explicitly indicates water. This structural composition has consistently mirrored its core meaning of a natural source of flowing water across centuries. Its primary signification as a fountain or wellspring has endured essentially unchanged, though in classical usage it occasionally acquired metaphorical extensions to convey ideas of origin or fundamental source, demonstrating a subtle expansion from its purely physical reference. The graphic representation of the character has remained stable in its standard configuration, reflecting a direct and enduring link between its visual form and its etymological essence.
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泉水很清凉。
公园里有一个喷泉。
我们去泡温泉吧。
泉水的味道有点甜。
这眼泉水来自深山。
温泉对健康有好处。
泉眼周围长满了青苔。
这座城市以冷泉闻名。