汹 Stroke Order

汹 xiōng 1. Referring to the sound of waves, as in "the sound of the waves is roaring." - a. A sound of turbulence, as in "the world is tumultuous," "the discussions are noisy." - b. Describing a significant force (often with a negative connotation), as in "the momentum is overwhelming," "the situation is urgent." 2. Referring to a large volume of water surging upwards, as in "the waves are surging," "the water is tumultuous." 汹 xiōng Definition: (verb) The water surges violently upwards. Character formation: Phonetic-meaning compound, composed of "water" and "fierce sound." 引 1. From "Shuowen Jiezi": 洶 means to surge. 2. From Du Fu's "Dahui Du": The Yangtze River moves before me, roaring like the vast seas. 3. From Han Feizi: Fill the surging abyss, do not let the water be clear. Examples: - 汹呶 (a description of turbulent and noisy water) - 汹急 (the water flows swiftly) - 汹怒 (the water is agitated) - 汹然 (a description of surging and turbulent waves) - 汹溶 (the water surges upwards) 汹 xiōng 1. Describing a loud sound; tumultuous (En. roaring). 2. Describing a chaotic situation (En. tumultuous). 引 1. From the "Book of Documents": The sounds are all of water. 2. From "Chuci": The howling wind comes from the tumult. Examples: - 汹汹拳拳 (a lively and noisy scene) - 汹赫 (describing a grand momentum) - 汹洶 (describing a loud and rapid sound) 3. Describing chaos (En. tumultuous). Examples: - 汹怖 (panic due to turmoil) - 汹汹茫茫 (describing noise and disorder) - 汹动 (unrest and disturbance)