瀪 (fán) - Ancient character meaning 'water flowing rapidly' or 'torrential & also used in historical place names.

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fán ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

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瀪 · fán

Ancient character meaning 'water flowing rapidly' or 'torrential flow';

also used in historical place names.

Ancient character meaning 'water flowing rapidly' or 'torrentialalso used in historical place names.

Usage highlights

Rapid flowTorrential waterSwift currentAncient river nameWater surge

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The river flows rapidly (瀪流).
  • Ancient place name in Shandong (瀪水).
  • Describing torrential water movement (水势瀪急).

Collocations

  • Rapid flow(瀪流)
  • Torrential water(瀪水)
  • Swift current(瀪急)
  • Ancient river name(瀪川)
  • Water surge(瀪涌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts and geographical records.
  • Used in historical place names, particularly in Shandong province.
  • Rare character with limited modern usage.

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