浖 (liè) - To dam a stream & to block water

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liè ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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浖 · liè

To dam a stream;

to block water;

also used in ancient place names.

To dam a streamto block wateralso used in ancient place names.

Usage highlights

Dam waterAncient place nameBlock a stream

Synonyms

  • 拦— to block; to obstruct
  • 阻— to hinder; to stop

Antonyms

  • 流— to flow
  • 通— to pass through; unblocked

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The villagers dammed the stream (浖水).
  • It is an ancient place name (浖地).
  • The character is used in historical texts (古文中用浖字).

Collocations

  • Dam water(浖水)
  • Ancient place name(浖地)
  • Block a stream(浖流)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A rare character primarily found in historical or geographical contexts.
  • Its usage relates to water management and ancient Chinese place names.

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