灅 (lěi) - Lei — name of a river in ancient

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灅 · lěi

Lei — name of a river in ancient China, specifically the Luan River in Hebei province.

Lei — name of a river in ancient

Usage highlights

Lei RiverLei River basinLei River valleyUpper Lei RiverLei River regionAncient Lei River

Synonyms

  • 滦河— Luan River (modern name for the same river)
  • 河— river (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient Luan River was called the Lei River (灅水).
  • He studied the geography of the Lei River basin (灅河流域).
  • Historical texts mention battles near the Lei River (灅河).

Collocations

  • Lei River(灅水)
  • Lei River basin(灅河流域)
  • Lei River valley(灅河河谷)
  • Upper Lei River(上灅河)
  • Lei River region(灅河地区)
  • Ancient Lei River(古灅河)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 灅水 was an ancient name for what is now known as the Luan River in Hebei province.
  • The character appears in historical geographical texts and records.
  • It represents one of many ancient Chinese river names that have evolved or been replaced over time.

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