淣 (ní) - A rare character referring to the bank or

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ní ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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淣 · ní

A rare character referring to the bank or shore of a river, particularly the inner bank or a bend in the river.

A rare character referring to the bank or

Usage highlights

riverbankwatersideshorebank of a streamriver bend

Synonyms

  • 岸— shore, bank
  • 滨— shore, bank, beach
  • 畔— bank, side

Antonyms

  • 中— middle, center (as opposed to the edge/bank)
  • 心— heart, center (as opposed to the periphery)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The boat was moored at the river's inner bank (淣岸).
  • The path followed the curve of the riverbank (河淣).
  • He stood on the shore (水淣) looking out.

Collocations

  • riverbank(河淣)
  • waterside(水淣)
  • shore(淣岸)
  • bank of a stream(溪淣)
  • river bend(江淣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is extremely rare in modern usage and classical literature.
  • It appears primarily in specialized historical texts and dictionaries rather than common cultural contexts.

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