湋 (wéi) - Wei — refers to the name of an & to circle, to flow around

湋Tone 2

wéi ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

湋 · wéi

Wei — refers to the name of an ancient river;

to circle, to flow around;

also used in names.

Wei — refers to the name of anto circle, to flow aroundalso used in names.

Usage highlights

Wei Riverto flow aroundWei sourceancient WeiWei valleyWei bank

Synonyms

  • 围— to encircle, to surround
  • 绕— to wind, to coil

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Wei River flows through the area (湋水).
  • The river circles around the mountain (湋绕).
  • It is used in some place names (湋源).
  • The ancient text mentions the Wei River (古湋).

Collocations

  • Wei River(湋水)
  • to flow around(湋绕)
  • Wei source(湋源)
  • ancient Wei(古湋)
  • Wei valley(湋谷)
  • Wei bank(湋岸)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 湋 historically refers to the name of an ancient river, possibly the Wei River in ancient China.
  • It is also used to describe the action of a river circling or flowing around something.
  • Due to its rarity, it is sometimes used in poetic or literary contexts for its aesthetic quality.

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