溺 means as follows:

溺 is a polyphonic character with two pronunciations, namely "chán" and "zhàn".

When pronounced as "chán", it mainly describes the sound of water flow, such as gurgling water, gurgling sound, etc. This pronunciation is also used to describe other flowing things, such as slow river water, bubbling hearts, etc. In addition, in dialects, the word "溺" can also mean wandering and unstable, such as "He is so gurgling."

When pronounced as "zhàn", it mainly describes the sound of water and stone hitting each other, such as gurgling, gurgling, etc. This pronunciation is not commonly used and usually only appears in some ancient poems, such as "The jade flowers are on the magnolia boat, and the fishermen's boats are red in the river. The mandarin ducks slept on the sand last night, and now the butterflies are empty by the water. Look at the green grass on the shore, There is a slender-waisted girl who plays the flute in the morning and plays the harp strings in the night to catch the bright moon."

In addition, "gurgling" generally refers to the appearance of water, such as "gurgling river"; it also refers to the sound of flowing water. , such as "the sound of water gurgling"; when describing the sound of rain, use "the sound of rain gurgling". "Gurgling" generally refers to the sound of waves; it is a metaphor for endless thoughts or eloquent speech; it describes the sound or appearance of water or other liquids flowing.

In general, the word "溺" is rarely used in spoken language, but it often appears in literary works. Its two pronunciations have different meanings and usages, and they need to be chosen and used according to the specific context.