灛 (chǎn) - Flowing water & the name of a river in ancient China,

灛Tone 3

chǎn ｜ 23 strokes ｜ radical:

偲嫦

灛 · chǎn

Flowing water;

the name of a river in ancient China, specifically the Zhang River (灛水) in Shandong province.

Flowing waterthe name of a river in ancient China,

Usage highlights

Zhang RiverFlowing waterAncient river nameWater character

Synonyms

  • 水— water (general term)
  • 河— river
  • 川— stream, river

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Zhang River (灛水) was mentioned in ancient texts.
  • Flowing water (灛) is a rare character in modern usage.
  • Historical geography texts reference the Zhang River (灛水) in Shandong.

Collocations

  • Zhang River(灛水)
  • Flowing water(灛流)
  • Ancient river name(古灛)
  • Water character(水部字灛)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese geographical records as the name of a river in Shandong province.
  • Extremely rare character, primarily of historical and academic interest.

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