渭 (wèi) - Wei — refers to the Wei River, a & also used in place names.

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渭 · wèi

Wei — refers to the Wei River, a major tributary of the Yellow River in China;

also used in place names.

Wei — refers to the Wei River, aalso used in place names.

Usage highlights

Wei RiverWeinan CityWeibin DistrictWeicheng DistrictWeihe PlainJing and Wei rivers

Synonyms

  • 河— river (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Wei River (渭河) flows through Shaanxi province.
  • Weinan City (渭南市) is named for its location south of the Wei River.
  • The confluence of the Jing and Wei rivers (泾渭分明) is famous.
  • The Battle of Wei River (潍水之战) was a famous historical conflict.

Collocations

  • Wei River(渭河)
  • Weinan City(渭南市)
  • Weibin District(渭滨区)
  • Weicheng District(渭城区)
  • Weihe Plain(渭河平原)
  • Jing and Wei rivers(泾渭)

Idioms

  • As different as the Jing and Wei(泾渭分明)
  • The Battle of Wei River(潍水之战)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The Wei River is one of the most important tributaries of the Yellow River and flows through the heartland of ancient Chinese civilization.
  • The phrase '泾渭分明' (as different as the Jing and Wei) refers to the clear visual distinction where the two rivers meet, symbolizing clear boundaries.
  • The Wei River valley was the center of power for several early Chinese dynasties including the Qin and Han.

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