湹 (chán) - Chán — ancient form of 瀍, referring to

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chán ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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湹 · chán

Chán — ancient form of 瀍, referring to the Chan River (瀍河) in Henan province, China.

Chán — ancient form of 瀍, referring to

Usage highlights

Chan RiverChan River valleyChan River waterChan River sourceUpper Chan RiverChan River basin

Synonyms

  • 瀍— standard form for Chan River

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Chan River flows through Luoyang (湹河).
  • Ancient texts mention the Chan River valley (湹河谷).
  • Archaeological sites near the Chan River (湹水).

Collocations

  • Chan River(湹河)
  • Chan River valley(湹河谷)
  • Chan River water(湹水)
  • Chan River source(湹源)
  • Upper Chan River(上湹)
  • Chan River basin(湹河流域)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 湹 is an ancient variant of 瀍, primarily used in historical and geographical contexts.
  • The Chan River (瀍河) is a tributary of the Luo River in Henan province, historically significant in Chinese civilization.
  • This character appears in ancient texts and place names related to the Luoyang region.

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