澶 (chán) - Tranquil — refers to a placid, calm state & historically used in the name of a river

澶Tone 2

chán ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

偲嫦

澶 · chán

Tranquil — refers to a placid, calm state;

historically used in the name of a river and a prefecture in ancient China.

Tranquil — refers to a placid, calm statehistorically used in the name of a river

Usage highlights

Chanyuan TreatyChanzhou prefectureChanshui Rivertranquil demeanorChanyuan

Synonyms

  • 安— peaceful, calm
  • 静— quiet, still
  • 宁— tranquil, serene

Antonyms

  • 躁— restless, agitated
  • 急— urgent, hurried

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient Chanzhou prefecture (澶州) was located in modern Henan.
  • The Chanshui River (澶水) was a historical waterway.
  • The Treaty of Chanyuan (澶渊之盟) was a significant peace agreement.
  • He maintained a calm and tranquil demeanor (澶然).

Collocations

  • Chanyuan Treaty(澶渊之盟)
  • Chanzhou prefecture(澶州)
  • Chanshui River(澶水)
  • tranquil demeanor(澶然)
  • Chanyuan(澶渊)

Idioms

  • The Treaty of Chanyuan(澶渊之盟)
  • Calm and unperturbed(澶漫)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with the Chanshui River and Chanzhou prefecture in ancient China.
  • Gained prominence from the Treaty of Chanyuan (1005 AD) between the Song dynasty and Liao dynasty.
  • The character conveys a sense of historical depth and tranquility.

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