澪 (líng) - Waterway, channel & a watercourse or water path

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Waterway, channel;

a watercourse or water path;

also used in names to evoke a sense of flowing water, clarity, or a mystical water spirit.

Waterway, channela watercourse or water pathalso used in names to evoke a sense

Usage highlights

WaterwayWater pathWater spiritClear channelMystical flowSea channel

Synonyms

  • 渠— ditch, canal
  • 水道— waterway, channel

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The river's channel was clear (澪道).
  • A water spirit in folklore (水澪).
  • Her name evokes flowing water (澪).
  • Navigating the waterway (澪路).

Collocations

  • Waterway(澪道)
  • Water path(澪路)
  • Water spirit(水澪)
  • Clear channel(清澪)
  • Mystical flow(神澪)
  • Sea channel(海澪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in Japanese place names and personal names, often associated with water routes or channels.
  • Used in modern Japanese media for female characters, evoking a sense of purity, flow, and ethereal beauty.
  • Rare in classical Chinese texts but carries a poetic, water-related aesthetic.

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