澧 (lǐ) - Li — refers to the Li River (澧水) & also appears in ancient place names and classical

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澧 · lǐ

Li — refers to the Li River (澧水) in Hunan province;

also appears in ancient place names and classical texts.

Li — refers to the Li River (澧水)also appears in ancient place names and classical

Usage highlights

Li RiverLi CountyLi PrefectureLi River basinLi River estuaryLiyang

Synonyms

  • 澧水— Li River (geographical reference)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Li River flows through Hunan (澧水).
  • Li County is in Hunan (澧县).
  • This text mentions the Li region (澧州).
  • The Li River basin (澧水流域) has fertile land.

Collocations

  • Li River(澧水)
  • Li County(澧县)
  • Li Prefecture(澧州)
  • Li River basin(澧水流域)
  • Li River estuary(澧水河口)
  • Liyang(澧阳)

Idioms

  • The Li and Yuan Rivers(澧沅之风)
  • Between the Yuan and Li(沅芷澧兰)
  • The waters of Li and Xiang(澧湘之水)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily a geographical character referring to the Li River in northwestern Hunan province.
  • Appears in classical Chinese poetry and texts as a reference to the region's natural beauty.
  • The character is closely associated with the culture and history of Hunan's river systems.

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