浰 (liàn) - A river name & swift-flowing water

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浰 · liàn

A river name;

swift-flowing water;

also refers to a type of arrow in ancient times.

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Usage highlights

Lian RiverLian River TownLian River ValleyLian River BasinLian River BridgeLian River Scenic Area

Synonyms

  • 江— river (general term)
  • 河— river (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Lian River flows through Guangdong (浰江).
  • Ancient texts mention arrows called lian (浰).
  • The water in the gorge flows swiftly (水流浰急).

Collocations

  • Lian River(浰江)
  • Lian River Town(浰江镇)
  • Lian River Valley(浰江河谷)
  • Lian River Basin(浰江流域)
  • Lian River Bridge(浰江大桥)
  • Lian River Scenic Area(浰江风景区)

Cultural background

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  • Primarily known as a geographical name, specifically the Lian River in Guangdong Province.
  • Appears in historical texts as a term for a type of arrow, though this usage is rare.

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