(liàn) - Lian — an archaic character used primarily in

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· liàn

Lian — an archaic character used primarily in place names, particularly referring to a place called 堜塘 in ancient China.

Lian — an archaic character used primarily in

Usage highlights

Liantang place nameAncient LiantangLian placeLian villageLian settlement
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The historical site of Liantang (堜塘) was mentioned in ancient texts.
  • This character appears in geographical records (堜 appears in 堜塘).
  • Old maps sometimes mark Liantang (堜塘) as a location.

Collocations

  • Liantang place name(堜塘)
  • Ancient Liantang(古堜塘)
  • Lian place(堜地)
  • Lian village(堜村)
  • Lian settlement(堜庄)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in historical geographical contexts, especially in reference to 堜塘.
  • Considered an archaic character rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • Maintains significance primarily for historical and toponymic studies.

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