渷 (yǎn) - Yan — name of an ancient river in & appears in classical Chinese texts.

渷Tone 3

yǎn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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渷 · yǎn

Yan — name of an ancient river in Shandong province, China;

appears in classical Chinese texts.

Yan — name of an ancient river inappears in classical Chinese texts.

Usage highlights

Yan RiverYan River regionYan River valleyAncient Yan RiverYan River in Shandong

Synonyms

  • 河— river (general term)
  • 川— river, stream

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Yan River (渷水) was mentioned in ancient texts.
  • Historical records mention the Yan River region (渷河流域).
  • The character appears in classical literature (古典文献中的渷字).

Collocations

  • Yan River(渷水)
  • Yan River region(渷河流域)
  • Yan River valley(渷河谷)
  • Ancient Yan River(古渷水)
  • Yan River in Shandong(山东渷水)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The Yan River was an ancient river in Shandong province mentioned in classical Chinese texts.
  • This character is primarily found in historical and geographical contexts rather than modern usage.
  • As a rare character, it carries classical and scholarly connotations when used.

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