(biàn) - An ancient name for a river in ancient & also used in some historical place names.

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biàn | 7 strokes | radical: 氵

· biàn

An ancient name for a river in ancient China, the Bian River;

also used in some historical place names.

An ancient name for a river in ancientalso used in some historical place names.

Usage highlights

Bian RiverBian CanalBian ShuiBian ancient riverBian waterway

Synonyms

  • Bian River (alternative character for the same river)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Bian River (汳水) was an ancient waterway in China.
  • Historical texts mention the Bian River (汳水) in Henan province.
  • This character appears in ancient geographical records (古代地理记录).

Collocations

  • Bian River(汳水)
  • Bian Canal(汳渠)
  • Bian Shui(汳水)
  • Bian ancient river(古汳河)
  • Bian waterway(汳水道)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The Bian River was an important ancient waterway in the Central Plains region of China.
  • This character is primarily found in historical and geographical texts rather than modern usage.

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