沱
flowing of tears
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Readings
On'yomi
- タ
- ダ
Kun'yomi
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Meaning
沱 centers on the flowing of tears, specifically a profuse or streaming flow of tears.
Most common words using 沱
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Etymology
沱 combines 氵 (water) with 它, which likely contributes the sound. The character is associated with the flowing of tears, but the exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
The water radical 氵 beside 它 suggests a stream of water. Picture tears flowing like a river from the eyes.
Reading mnemonic
For タ, imagine a tap of tears flowing: tap -> タ, and the water radical 氵 reinforces the image of flowing tears.