Common Meanings
1
yǒng涌
To gush or surge, typically referring to water emerging from below, or emotions welling up.
她听到这个消息，顿时泪如泉涌
Upon hearing the news, tears immediately gushed forth from her eyes.
To gush out, surge, or emerge, often referring to liquids, crowds, ideas, or celestial bodies appearing suddenly or in great numbers, like water welling up or the moon rising.
清晨，朝阳从东方地平线缓缓涌出，染红了天边
In the early morning, the rising sun slowly emerged from the eastern horizon, painting the sky crimson.
2
chōng涌
Dialectal term for a branch of a river or a creek.
这条小涌通向大河。
This small creek leads to the big river.