jung2湧涌
Jyutpingjung2
Yaleyúng
Definition
To gush, pour, surge, or rise up rapidly and forcefully.
- to gush; to pour; to surge; to move rapidly and forcefully in large quantities
- to rise; to spring up; to emerge from below
neutralnaturedaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the sudden, forceful, and abundant nature of movement, often used for liquids or crowds of people. It implies a sense of pressure or volume that is difficult to contain or stop. While it can apply to abstract concepts like emotions or memories, it is most vivid when describing physical flows.
Examples
Water is gushing out from underground!
Can you see the spring water gushing out?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 流, which describes a steady, gentle, or natural flow of liquid. 湧 carries a much stronger sense of urgency and power.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
