濦 (yǐn) - Yin — name of a river in ancient & also refers to the sound of flowing water.

濦Tone 3

yǐn ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

懿嘤

濦 · yǐn

Yin — name of a river in ancient China, located in present-day Henan province;

also refers to the sound of flowing water.

Yin — name of a river in ancientalso refers to the sound of flowing water.

Usage highlights

Yin RiverYin CountyYin YangYin MountainYin ValleyYin Sound

Synonyms

  • 水— water (general term)
  • 河— river (common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient Yin River (濦水) flowed through Henan province.
  • The sound of flowing water (濦濦) was described in classical texts.
  • Yin River Valley (濦水谷地) was an important agricultural area.
  • The character appears in historical geographical records (濦阳).

Collocations

  • Yin River(濦水)
  • Yin County(濦县)
  • Yin Yang(濦阳)
  • Yin Mountain(濦山)
  • Yin Valley(濦谷)
  • Yin Sound(濦声)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character refers to the Yin River, an ancient waterway in Henan province mentioned in historical texts.
  • As a rare character, it appears mainly in historical geographical records and classical literature.
  • The character combines water (氵) with phonetic component 隱, suggesting both watery and hidden/concealed meanings.

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