澶
still water, placid, tranquil
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Readings
On'yomi
- セン
- テン
Kun'yomi
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Meaning
澶 centers on water that is calm and undisturbed: still, placid, tranquil. The meanings all describe a peaceful, motionless state of water.
Study
Etymology
澶 combines 氵 (water) with 亶, which likely contributes the sound and may carry a sense of spreading or extending, possibly suggesting water that spreads out calmly.
Meaning mnemonic
The water radical 氵 beside 亶 suggests a wide, open expanse of water. Picture a vast, still lake with no ripples, perfectly tranquil.
Reading mnemonic
For セン, imagine a serene scene of still water: the word 'scene' sounds like セン, and the peaceful scene matches the kanji's meaning.