潈 (zong) - Confluence — where two rivers or streams meet & also refers to a place where water gathers

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潈 · zong

Confluence — where two rivers or streams meet and flow together;

also refers to a place where water gathers or accumulates.

Confluence — where two rivers or streams meetalso refers to a place where water gathers

Usage highlights

River confluenceWater confluenceStream confluenceConfluence pointConfluence area

Synonyms

  • 汇— converge, gather
  • 合— join, combine
  • 聚— gather, assemble

Antonyms

  • 分— separate, divide
  • 散— disperse, scatter

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The confluence of the rivers(两河潈流)
  • Water gathers at the river bend(水潈于河湾)
  • The mountain stream's confluence(山溪潈汇)

Collocations

  • River confluence(河流潈汇)
  • Water confluence(水潈)
  • Stream confluence(溪流潈合)
  • Confluence point(潈点)
  • Confluence area(潈区)

Idioms

  • Where waters converge(百川潈汇)
  • Meeting of streams(溪流潈合)
  • Gathering of waters(众水潈聚)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents the natural phenomenon of water bodies merging, often used in geographical contexts
  • In classical Chinese literature, used to describe places where waters meet and accumulate
  • Carries connotations of gathering, convergence, and natural harmony

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