淯 (yù) - Yu — name of a river in Henan & specifically refers to the Bai River (白河) in

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淯 · yù

Yu — name of a river in Henan province, China;

specifically refers to the Bai River (白河) in ancient texts;

also used in place names.

Yu — name of a river in Henanspecifically refers to the Bai River (白河) inalso used in place names.

Usage highlights

Yu RiverYu waterYuzhouYu capitalYu yangClear Yu

Synonyms

  • 白河— Bai River (modern name for the Yu River)
  • 河流— river (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Yu River flows through Nanyang city (淯河流经南阳).
  • Nanyang was called Yuzhou in ancient times (南阳古称淯州).
  • Yu water is clear and abundant (淯水清澈丰沛).

Collocations

  • Yu River(淯河)
  • Yu water(淯水)
  • Yuzhou(淯州)
  • Yu capital(淯都)
  • Yu yang(淯阳)
  • Clear Yu(清淯)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The Yu River is an ancient name for the Bai River in Henan province, historically significant in the Nanyang basin.
  • Appears in historical texts like 'Shui Jing Zhu' (水经注) as an important waterway in central China.
  • Used in ancient place names like Yuzhou and Yuyang, reflecting its regional importance.

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