淠 (pì) - Pi — name of the Pi River (淠河) & flowing water

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淠 · pì

Pi — name of the Pi River (淠河) in Anhui province;

flowing water;

to float or drift.

Pi — name of the Pi River (淠河)flowing waterto float or drift.

Usage highlights

Pi Riverflowing waterPi River basinPi River irrigation districtfloating appearancePi West

Synonyms

  • 河— river (general term)
  • 流— to flow
  • 漂— to float

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Pi River flows through Anhui (淠河).
  • The water was flowing swiftly (淠淠 flowing).
  • Boats drifted on the river (淠泛 floating).
  • The Pi River basin (淠河流域).

Collocations

  • Pi River(淠河)
  • flowing water(淠水)
  • Pi River basin(淠河流域)
  • Pi River irrigation district(淠河灌区)
  • floating appearance(淠淠)
  • Pi West(淠西)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily a geographical name referring to the Pi River system in Anhui province.
  • Used in classical texts to describe the appearance of flowing or floating water.
  • The Pi River is part of the Huai River system and important for irrigation in the region.

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