(jiā) - A river name & specifically refers to the Jialu River (泇河), a

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jiā | 8 strokes | radical: 氵

· jiā

A river name;

specifically refers to the Jialu River (泇河), a tributary of the Grand Canal in Shandong Province.

A river namespecifically refers to the Jialu River (泇河), a

Usage highlights

Jialu RiverJialu River courseJialu River old courseJialu River water system

Synonyms

  • 泇河Jialu River (the specific river it names)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Jialu River (泇河) is part of the Grand Canal system.
  • This canal section follows the old Jialu River course (泇河故道).
  • Historical records mention the Jialu River (泇河) in Shandong.

Collocations

  • Jialu River(泇河)
  • Jialu River course(泇河道)
  • Jialu River old course(泇河故道)
  • Jialu River water system(泇河水系)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily a geographical name referring to the Jialu River, a historically significant tributary integrated into the Grand Canal system during the Ming Dynasty.
  • The character's usage is almost exclusively tied to this specific hydronym, reflecting the practice of creating characters for place names.

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