(jǐng) - A small, shallow body of water, such as & also refers to a place name.

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jǐng | 7 strokes | radical: 氵

· jǐng

A small, shallow body of water, such as a ditch or a small pool;

also refers to a place name.

A small, shallow body of water, such asalso refers to a place name.

Usage highlights

汫洲汫水汫沟汫池汫渠

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The water in the ditch (汫) is very shallow.
  • There is a small pool (汫) in the village.
  • 汫洲 is a town in Guangdong province.

Collocations

  • Jǐngzhōu(汫洲)
  • jǐngshuǐ(汫水)
  • jǐnggōu(汫沟)
  • jǐngchí(汫池)
  • jǐngqú(汫渠)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in place names, particularly in southern China, to denote areas with small water bodies.
  • Reflects the geographical features of regions with intricate water networks like ditches and small ponds.

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