泿 (yín) - An ancient name for a river, specifically referring & also used in place names.

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yín ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

懿嘤

泿 · yín

An ancient name for a river, specifically referring to the upper reaches of the Yangtze River;

also used in place names.

An ancient name for a river, specifically referringalso used in place names.

Usage highlights

Ancient river nameUpper YangtzeHistorical geographyRiver source

Synonyms

  • 江— river (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The river flows through the region (泿水).
  • It was an ancient geographical name (古泿水).
  • Mentioned in historical texts (史书中的泿).

Collocations

  • Ancient river name(泿水)
  • Upper Yangtze(泿江)
  • Historical geography(泿地)
  • River source(泿源)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese geographical records, referring to a specific river.
  • Its usage is primarily historical and literary, not common in modern language.

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