(zhōng) - An archaic character referring to the sound of & also used in ancient place names.

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zhōng | 8 strokes | radical: 氵

· zhōng

An archaic character referring to the sound of flowing water;

also used in ancient place names.

An archaic character referring to the sound ofalso used in ancient place names.

Usage highlights

The sound of flowing waterAncient place name

Synonyms

  • gurgling sound of water
  • murmuring sound of flowing water

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text described the sound of the stream as '泈泈' (泈泈).
  • It appears in historical geographical records (古地名).

Collocations

  • The sound of flowing water(泈泈)
  • Ancient place name(古地名)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A rare character found primarily in classical Chinese texts.
  • Its usage is largely historical and literary, not common in modern language.

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