渑 (miǎn) - Mian — refers to the Mian River in & also refers to the ancient Mianchi county.

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渑 · miǎn

Mian — refers to the Mian River in Henan province, China;

also refers to the ancient Mianchi county.

Mian — refers to the Mian River inalso refers to the ancient Mianchi county.

Usage highlights

Mian RiverMianchi CountyMianchi meetingMian waterAncient Mian

Synonyms

  • 河— river (general term)
  • 水— water (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Mian River flows through Henan (渑河).
  • Mianchi County was historically significant (渑池).
  • The ancient city of Mianchi was mentioned in historical records (渑池).

Collocations

  • Mian River(渑河)
  • Mianchi County(渑池)
  • Mianchi meeting(渑池会)
  • Mian water(渑水)
  • Ancient Mian(古渑)

Idioms

  • The Mianchi Meeting(渑池之会)
  • Mianchi's valor(渑池之功)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mianchi was an important location during the Warring States period, famous for the 'Mianchi Meeting' between the states of Qin and Zhao.
  • The character is primarily used in geographical names, particularly referring to places in Henan province.
  • The Mianchi Meeting is recorded in historical texts as a diplomatic encounter where Lin Xiangru demonstrated courage and wisdom.

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