瀗 (xiàn) - A rare character used primarily in place names & refers to a specific river or water body

瀗Tone 4

xiàn ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

瀗 · xiàn

A rare character used primarily in place names;

refers to a specific river or water body in Chinese geography.

A rare character used primarily in place namesrefers to a specific river or water body

Usage highlights

Lian RiverLian River basinLian River regionUpper Lian RiverLian River mouth

Synonyms

  • 河— river (general term)
  • 江— large river
  • 川— river, stream

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Lian River flows through Guangdong(瀗水)
  • This area is near the Lian River basin(瀗江流域)
  • Ancient texts mention the Lian River(古书中的瀗水)

Collocations

  • Lian River(瀗水)
  • Lian River basin(瀗江流域)
  • Lian River region(瀗江地区)
  • Upper Lian River(上瀗)
  • Lian River mouth(瀗口)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 瀗 is primarily a geographical character used in river names
  • The character appears in historical Chinese geographical records
  • It represents a specific hydrological feature in Chinese topography

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