洺 (míng) - Name of a river in ancient China, specifically & used in personal names.

洺Tone 2

míng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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洺 · míng

Name of a river in ancient China, specifically the Ming River (洺河) in Hebei province;

used in personal names.

Name of a river in ancient China, specificallyused in personal names.

Usage highlights

Ming RiverMingzhouUpper MingLower MingMing River valleyMing River water

Synonyms

  • 河— river (general term)
  • 水— water (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Ming River flows through Hebei province (洺河).
  • This character appears in some personal names (洺字在人名中).
  • Ancient texts mention the Ming River valley (洺河流域).
  • The character is composed of water radical and phonetic component (洺的构成).

Collocations

  • Ming River(洺河)
  • Mingzhou (ancient place name)(洺州)
  • Upper Ming(上洺)
  • Lower Ming(下洺)
  • Ming River valley(洺河流域)
  • Ming River water(洺水)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originates from the Ming River in ancient China, located in present-day Hebei province.
  • Used historically in place names like Mingzhou during the Northern Qi dynasty.
  • Now primarily used in personal names, conveying a sense of flowing water and natural elegance.

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