(qiān) - A flowing stream & name of an ancient river in present-day Shaanxi

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qiān | 7 strokes | radical: 氵

· qiān

A flowing stream;

name of an ancient river in present-day Shaanxi province.

A flowing streamname of an ancient river in present-day Shaanxi

Usage highlights

Qián RiverQián ValleyQián CountyQiányangflowing stream

Synonyms

  • stream, creek
  • river

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient river name (汧水).
  • A flowing stream (汧流).
  • The name of a county in ancient times (汧县).

Collocations

  • Qián River(汧水)
  • Qián Valley(汧谷)
  • Qián County(汧县)
  • Qiányang(汧阳)
  • flowing stream(汧流)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Refers to the Qián River, an ancient river in present-day Shaanxi province.
  • Used historically in place names such as Qián County and Qiányang.

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