杭 (háng) - Hang — refers to the city of Hangzhou & to cross a river by boat
杭 · háng
Hang — refers to the city of Hangzhou;
to cross a river by boat;
a ferry.
Hang — refers to the city of Hangzhouto cross a river by boata ferry.
Usage highlights
Hangzhou cityHangzhou dialectHangzhou silkHangzhou specialtyHangzhou Bayferry crossing
Usage & contexts
Examples
- I visited Hangzhou (杭州) last summer.
- He took a ferry across the river (杭渡).
- This is a famous Hangzhou specialty (杭产).
Collocations
- Hangzhou city(杭州)
- Hangzhou dialect(杭语)
- Hangzhou silk(杭绸)
- Hangzhou specialty(杭产)
- Hangzhou Bay(杭州湾)
- ferry crossing(杭渡)
Idioms
- Crossing the river on a raft(一苇可杭)
- Hangzhou's scenic beauty(杭城美景)
Cultural background
FAQ- Primarily associated with Hangzhou, a major city in Zhejiang province known for its historical and cultural significance.
- Originally meant to cross a river by boat or raft, later became strongly associated with the city of Hangzhou.