淞 (sōng) - Song — refers to river mist, fog & specifically used in the name of the Songjiang

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Song — refers to river mist, fog;

specifically used in the name of the Songjiang River and Wusong River in Shanghai.

Song — refers to river mist, fogspecifically used in the name of the Songjiang

Usage highlights

Wusong RiverSongjiangriver mistmorning fogfrost and mistmist over water

Synonyms

  • 雾— fog, mist
  • 霭— mist, haze

Antonyms

  • 晴— clear, sunny
  • 朗— bright, clear

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Wusong River flows through Shanghai (吴淞江).
  • There was heavy river fog this morning (江上起淞).
  • Songjiang District is in Shanghai (松江区).
  • The mist over the lake was beautiful (湖面淞雾很美).

Collocations

  • Wusong River(吴淞江)
  • Songjiang(淞江)
  • river mist(江淞)
  • morning fog(晨淞)
  • frost and mist(霜淞)
  • mist over water(水淞)

Idioms

  • Mist and rain over Wu Song(吴淞烟雨)
  • The mist clears over Song River(淞江雾散)
  • Frost and mist adorn the pines(霜淞缀松)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically refers to the Wusong River, an important waterway in Shanghai that flows into the Huangpu River.
  • The character combines water (氵) with pine (松), evoking imagery of misty pine forests or rivers.
  • Used in place names, particularly in the Shanghai region, reflecting its geographical significance.

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