Common Meanings
1
wō涡
A rotating current of water forming a depression in the center; a whirlpool or eddy.
水面上形成了一个巨大的旋涡。
A huge whirlpool formed on the surface of the water.
Vortex-like; used to describe features such as dimples (酒涡) or components like a turbine (涡轮机).
她的脸颊上有一对可爱的酒涡。
She has a pair of cute dimples on her cheeks.
2
guō涡
Guo River: A river originating in Henan Province, China, and flowing into Anhui Province.
涡河水流清澈，两岸风光宜人。
The water of the Guo River is clear, and the scenery along its banks is pleasant.
An eddy or vortex (this pronunciation is non-standard for this meaning, which is typically wō).
他看见江水中有一个巨大的涡形旋涡。
He saw a huge eddy-shaped vortex in the river.