潻 (shǔ) - Name of a river & specifically refers to the Chishui River (赤水) in

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shǔ ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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潻 · shǔ

Name of a river;

specifically refers to the Chishui River (赤水) in ancient texts.

Name of a riverspecifically refers to the Chishui River (赤水) in

Usage highlights

Chishui RiverAncient river nameRecorded in classicsWater system name

Synonyms

  • 赤水— Chishui River (more common name for the same river)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions the River Chishui (潻水).
  • Historical records document floods along the Chishui (潻水泛滥).
  • This character appears in classical geographical works (古典地理著作).

Collocations

  • Chishui River(潻水)
  • Ancient river name(古潻)
  • Recorded in classics(典籍所载潻)
  • Water system name(水系名潻)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese geographical texts as an alternative name for the Chishui River.
  • Considered an obscure character primarily of interest to scholars and historians.
  • Represents the rich tradition of documenting hydrology in classical Chinese literature.

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