沇 (yǎn) - Ancient name for a river, specifically referring to & flowing water.

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yǎn ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 氵

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沇 · yǎn

Ancient name for a river, specifically referring to the ancient name for the Jishui River;

flowing water.

Ancient name for a river, specifically referring toflowing water.

Usage highlights

Yanshui RiverYanzhouFlowing waterAncient river name

Synonyms

  • 兖— alternative form of 沇, also used in place names
  • 济— related to Jishui River, modern form 济

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient name of Jishui River (沇水).
  • Mentioned in ancient texts like the Classic of Mountains and Seas (《山海经》).
  • Used in historical geographical records (沇州).

Collocations

  • Yanshui River(沇水)
  • Yanzhou(沇州)
  • Flowing water(流水沇沇)
  • Ancient river name(古河名沇)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 沇 is an ancient character primarily used in historical and geographical contexts.
  • It refers to the ancient name of the Jishui River, mentioned in classical Chinese texts.
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese except in specialized historical or literary works.

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