湽 (zī) - Zi — refers to the Zi River (淄河) & also used in place names like Zibo city

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zī ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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湽 · zī

Zi — refers to the Zi River (淄河) in Shandong province, China;

also used in place names like Zibo city (淄博).

Zi — refers to the Zi River (淄河)also used in place names like Zibo city

Usage highlights

Zi RiverZibo cityZichuan districtZilinZishuiAncient Zi region

Synonyms

  • 淄— alternative form of 湽 with same meaning
  • 水— water, river (general term)
  • 河— river

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Zi River flows through Shandong (淄河).
  • Zibo is an important industrial city (淄博).
  • Ancient Qi state was located in this region (齐国).
  • This area was known for its black pottery (黑陶).

Collocations

  • Zi River(淄河)
  • Zibo city(淄博)
  • Zichuan district(淄川)
  • Zilin(淄林)
  • Zishui(淄水)
  • Ancient Zi region(古淄)

Idioms

  • As clear as the Zi River(清澈如淄)
  • Zi River flows eastward(淄水东流)
  • The legacy of Zi(淄水遗风)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character is primarily geographical, referring to the Zi River in Shandong province.
  • Zibo city, formed from Zichuan and Boshan, gets its name from this character.
  • The region was part of the ancient Qi state, known for its cultural and economic significance.
  • The Zi River area has historical importance in Chinese civilization dating back thousands of years.

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