滧 (yáo) - Yáo — a character used in place names,

滧Tone 2

yáo ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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滧 · yáo

Yáo — a character used in place names, particularly in the Shanghai area, referring to a type of waterway or creek.

Yáo — a character used in place names,

Usage highlights

Zhangjiabang YaoYao waterwayYao bridgeYao portYao mouthYao network

Synonyms

  • 河— river (more general term)
  • 渠— canal, channel
  • 浜— creek, stream (also common in Shanghai area names)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Zhangjiabang Yao is a waterway in Shanghai (张家浜滧).
  • We passed by several yaos on our boat tour (滧).
  • This area is known for its network of yaos (滧网).

Collocations

  • Zhangjiabang Yao(张家浜滧)
  • Yao waterway(滧河)
  • Yao bridge(滧桥)
  • Yao port(滧港)
  • Yao mouth(滧口)
  • Yao network(滧网)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in geographical names in the Yangtze River Delta region, especially around Shanghai.
  • Reflects the rich waterway culture of the Jiangnan region with its dense network of rivers and canals.
  • Most commonly found in compound place names rather than used independently in modern language.

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