濓 (lián) - Lian — refers to a clear, flowing stream & also used in proper names and place names.

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lián ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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濓 · lián

Lian — refers to a clear, flowing stream;

also used in proper names and place names.

Lian — refers to a clear, flowing streamalso used in proper names and place names.

Usage highlights

Lian RiverLianxiLianxi AcademyLianxi ScholarClear Lian stream

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 浊— turbid, muddy

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Lian River (濂江) flows through Jiangxi province.
  • Lianxi is the literary name of Zhou Dunyi (濂溪先生).
  • The water in the stream is clear (濂溪).

Collocations

  • Lian River(濂江)
  • Lianxi(濂溪)
  • Lianxi Academy(濂溪书院)
  • Lianxi Scholar(濂溪先生)
  • Clear Lian stream(清濂)

Idioms

  • The Lianxi legacy(濂溪遗风)
  • Lianxi's pure teachings(濂溪清韵)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Strongly associated with Zhou Dunyi (1017-1073), a Neo-Confucian philosopher who took the name Lianxi.
  • The character evokes purity and clarity, reflecting Confucian ideals of moral integrity.
  • Often appears in place names, particularly in Jiangxi province where Zhou Dunyi lived.

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