灉 (yōng) - Yong — an ancient river name in China & a tributary of the Ji River

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yōng ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

樱咏

灉 · yōng

Yong — an ancient river name in China;

a tributary of the Ji River;

also refers to a type of marsh or swampy area.

Yong — an ancient river name in Chinaa tributary of the Ji Riveralso refers to a type of marsh or

Usage highlights

Yong RiverYong marshYong tributaryJi and Yong riversancient Yong

Synonyms

  • 河— river (general term)
  • 泽— marsh, swamp

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Yong River was a tributary of the Ji River (灉水).
  • Ancient texts mention the Yong marshlands (灉泽).
  • The Yong River appears in historical geography texts (灉河).

Collocations

  • Yong River(灉水)
  • Yong marsh(灉泽)
  • Yong tributary(灉流)
  • Ji and Yong rivers(济灉)
  • ancient Yong(古灉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The Yong River was an ancient waterway mentioned in Chinese historical texts like the Classic of Rivers.
  • It was one of the nine rivers of ancient China, associated with the Yellow River system.
  • The character appears mainly in historical and geographical contexts rather than modern usage.

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