榃 (tán) - A small pond & a dialectal term for a small reservoir or

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榃 · tán

A small pond;

a dialectal term for a small reservoir or pond used in agriculture, particularly in southern Chinese dialects.

A small ponda dialectal term for a small reservoir or

Usage highlights

PondPond waterPond bankPond fieldPond name

Synonyms

  • 塘— pond; pool
  • 池— pond; pool

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • There is a small pond (榃) behind the village.
  • Farmers use the pond (榃) for irrigation.
  • The village is named after a pond (榃).

Collocations

  • Pond(榃)
  • Pond water(榃水)
  • Pond bank(榃边)
  • Pond field(榃田)
  • Pond name(榃名)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used primarily in southern Chinese dialects, especially in Guangxi and Guangdong provinces.
  • Often appears in place names, indicating the presence of a pond or small reservoir in the area.
  • Reflects agricultural practices where small ponds were essential for irrigation.

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