濂 (lián) - Lian — refers to a clear, flowing stream & also used in names, particularly in the historical

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濂 · lián

Lian — refers to a clear, flowing stream;

also used in names, particularly in the historical figure Zhou Dunyi's courtesy name Lianxi.

Lian — refers to a clear, flowing streamalso used in names, particularly in the historical

Usage highlights

LianxiLian RiverLian waterLianxi SchoolLianxi AcademyLian stream

Synonyms

  • 清— clear, pure
  • 澈— clear, transparent
  • 溪— stream, creek

Antonyms

  • 浊— turbid, muddy
  • 浑— muddy, turbid

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Zhou Dunyi's courtesy name was Lianxi (濂溪先生).
  • The Lian River flows through the region (濂江).
  • Clear water flows gently (濂水潺潺).
  • The Lianxi School was an important Neo-Confucian movement (濂溪学派).

Collocations

  • Lianxi(濂溪)
  • Lian River(濂江)
  • Lian water(濂水)
  • Lianxi School(濂溪学派)
  • Lianxi Academy(濂溪书院)
  • Lian stream(濂泉)

Idioms

  • Lianxi's legacy(濂溪遗风)
  • Clear as Lian water(清如濂水)
  • Lianxi's teachings(濂溪之学)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Strongly associated with Zhou Dunyi (1017-1073), a major Neo-Confucian philosopher whose courtesy name was Lianxi.
  • The character evokes purity, clarity, and scholarly refinement due to its water radical and philosophical associations.
  • Often used in place names and academic institutions connected to the Lianxi School of Neo-Confucianism.

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