Definitions

xùn high water; flood; to sprinkle water

Etymology phono-semantic

water

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The character "汛" is structured with the water radical on the left and the component "卂" on the right, denoting its association with water. Etymologically, it originated to convey the concept of flooding or inundation, particularly in reference to periodic rises in water levels such as seasonal floods. Over time, its meaning has specialized to indicate specific water phenomena like flood seasons or tidal surges, as evidenced in terms such as "汛期". The components of the character have not changed, and it remains used in contexts related to water level changes.

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期要注意安全。

Xùnqī yào zhùyì ānquán.

During flood season, pay attention to safety.

我们做好了防准备。

Wǒmen zuò hǎo le fángxùn zhǔnbèi.

We have made preparations for flood prevention.

今年的情比较严重。

Jīnnián de xùnqíng bǐjiào yánzhòng.

This year's flood situation is quite severe.

政府发布了期预警。

Zhèngfǔ fābù le xùnqī yùjǐng.

The government issued a flood season warning.

工作非常重要。

Fángxùn gōngzuò fēicháng zhòngyào.

Flood prevention work is very important.

河流在期水位上涨。

Héliú zài xùnqī shuǐwèi shàngzhǎng.

River water levels rise during flood season.

他们正在监测情变化。

Tāmen zhèngzài jiāncè xùnqíng biànhuà.

They are monitoring changes in the flood situation.

为了应对期,我们加固了堤坝。

Wèile yìngduì xùnqī, wǒmen jiāgù le dībà.

To deal with the flood season, we reinforced the dams.