溇 (lóu) - Lou — refers to a small river or & also refers to a type of ancient irrigation

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溇 · lóu

Lou — refers to a small river or stream, often used in place names;

also refers to a type of ancient irrigation channel or waterway.

Lou — refers to a small river oralso refers to a type of ancient irrigation

Usage highlights

Lou RiverLou CreekLou ChannelLou StreamLoukouLouyang

Synonyms

  • 溪— small stream, creek
  • 渠— canal, channel
  • 沟— ditch, gully

Antonyms

  • 旱— drought, dry
  • 漠— desert

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • There is a small stream called Louxi (溇溪) in the village.
  • The ancient irrigation system included many lou channels (溇渠).
  • Loukou Town (溇口镇) is named after the local waterway.
  • The landscape is dotted with lou streams (溇流).

Collocations

  • Lou River(溇水)
  • Lou Creek(溇溪)
  • Lou Channel(溇渠)
  • Lou Stream(溇流)
  • Loukou(溇口)
  • Louyang(溇阳)

Idioms

  • Flowing streams and lou channels(溪流溇渠)
  • Ancient lou and modern canals(古溇今渠)
  • Lou waters nourishing the land(溇水润土)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in geographical names, especially in Hunan and Hubei provinces where water systems are dense.
  • Reflects the importance of small-scale water management in traditional Chinese agriculture.
  • Often appears in historical records describing local irrigation systems and hydrological features.

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