淮 (huái) - Huai — refers to the Huai River in & used in geographical names related to the Huai

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huái ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

淮 · huái

Huai — refers to the Huai River in China;

used in geographical names related to the Huai River region.

Huai — refers to the Huai River inused in geographical names related to the Huai

Usage highlights

Huai RiverHuai'an cityHuaiyin districtHuaiyang cuisineHuaihai CampaignHuai River basin

Synonyms

  • 河— river (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Huai River (淮河) flows through central China.
  • Huai'an (淮安) is a city in Jiangsu province.
  • Huaiyang cuisine (淮扬菜) is a famous culinary style.
  • The Huaihai Campaign (淮海战役) was a major military operation.

Collocations

  • Huai River(淮河)
  • Huai'an city(淮安)
  • Huaiyin district(淮阴)
  • Huaiyang cuisine(淮扬菜)
  • Huaihai Campaign(淮海战役)
  • Huai River basin(淮河流域)

Idioms

  • Bound by the Yellow River to the north and the Huai River to the south(江淮河汉)
  • The region between the Yangtze and Huai rivers(江淮地区)
  • Huai River as a geographical boundary(淮为界限)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The Huai River is one of China's major rivers, traditionally considered the dividing line between northern and southern China.
  • Huaiyang cuisine, originating from the Huai River region, is one of China's four major culinary traditions.
  • The Huai River basin has been historically significant for agriculture and transportation.

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