渟
stop
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Readings
On'yomi
- テイ
Kun'yomi
- とど.まる
Nanori
- ぬ
Meaning
渟 centers on water that stops moving: a pool or stagnant water where the flow ceases.
Most common words using 渟
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Etymology
渟 combines 氵 (water) with 亭, which likely contributes the sound and the idea of stopping or pausing, suggesting water that has come to a standstill.
Meaning mnemonic
Water 氵 beside a pavilion 亭: imagine a quiet garden pond where the water has stopped flowing, perfectly still next to the pavilion.
Reading mnemonic
For テイ, picture a tea (テイ) cup placed on the edge of the still pond: the tea's stillness matches the stopped water.