Definition
潺潺 is an onomatopoeia that imitates the gentle, continuous sound of flowing water — like a small stream, a brook, or light rain. It's used in descriptive and literary contexts to create a calm, natural atmosphere. You'll often see it paired with words like 流水 (flowing water) or 溪水 (stream water).
onomatopoeia
murmurbabble (of flowing water)
Examples
- 潺潺。Shān jiān de xiǎoxī chán chán de liútǎng zhe.The stream in the mountains flows with a murmuring sound.
- 潺潺，。Yǔ shēng chán chán, ràng rén juéde hěn ānjìng.The babbling sound of rain makes people feel very peaceful.
- 潺潺，。Quánshuǐ chán chán, cóng shí fèng zhōng yǒng chū.The spring water gurgles as it flows out from the cracks in the rocks.
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