漾 yàng to ripple
to ripple; to undulate
How to remember 漾: 氵 water + 𦍌 sheep + 永 forever = to ripple. The still water of the pond waits until a thirsty sheep dips its nose in, then rings spread out as if forever and the surface begins to ripple.
Component breakdown
漾 = 氵 water + 羕
- 氵 water
- 羕
- 𦍌 sheep
- 永 forever
The still water of the pond waits until a thirsty sheep dips its nose in, then rings spread out as if forever and the surface begins to ripple.
How it is used
- To ripple/undulate gently - 荡漾 (dàngyàng): 湖面荡漾 (húmiàn dàngyàng) ripples spreading on the lake, and figuratively 心中荡漾着喜悦 (a heart rippling with joy). Also 漾出笑容 a smile spreading. Poetic.