濬 (jùn)
1. Same as "浚" (to deepen or clear a waterway).
Verb: To dredge or deepen a waterway.
- Example phrases: "疏濬" (to deepen and clear), "濬河" (to deepen the river).
- Reference: "封十有二山,濬川。" from the Book of Documents, Shun Classics: "Seal twelve mountains, and dredge the rivers."
- Han Commentary: "有流川,则深之使通利。" meaning "Where there is a flowing river, deepen it to ensure it flows freely."
Adjective: Deep and secluded.
- Example phrases: "濬壑" (deep valley).
- Reference: "濬哲文明,温恭允塞。" from the Book of Documents, Shun Classics: "The deep and wise are civilized, warm, respectful, and adapt."
- Han Commentary: "濬,深。" meaning "濬 means deep."
- Jin Dynasty's Lu Ji's work "Night Rising in the Southeast Corner": "High terraces are beautiful and enchanting, deep chambers produce clear counts."