Literally "a dragonfly touching the water"; used to describe doing something in a superficial way or only having a passing contact with a subject rather than studying or working on it deeply.

not one drop of water leaks; used to describe a plan, defense, or argument that is thoughtful, completely rigorous, and leaves no gaps

The common name for the radical [[氵|氵|shui3]] when it appears on the left side of a character, as in the word [[水|水|shui3]].

To be honest and reliable; to mean what one says and keep one's word

The name of the "ice" radical [[冫|冫|bing1]] used as a component in Chinese characters.

The name of the "water" radical [[氵|氵|shui3]] when it appears as a component on the left side of a Chinese character.