辽 (liáo) - distant, far & vast, extensive

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liáo ｜ 5 strokes ｜ radical: 辶

梁嘹

辽 · liáo

distant, far;

vast, extensive;

specifically refers to the Liao River and the Liao dynasty/region in Northeast China.

distant, farvast, extensivespecifically refers to the Liao River and the

Usage highlights

Liaoning ProvinceLiao RiverLiao dynastyvast and distantLiao KingdomLiao Plain

Synonyms

  • 远— far, distant
  • 阔— wide, broad
  • 遥— distant, remote

Antonyms

  • 近— near, close
  • 狭— narrow

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Liao River (辽河) flows through Northeast China.
  • He traveled to distant lands (辽阔的土地).
  • Liaoning Province (辽宁省) is in Northeast China.
  • The Liao dynasty (辽朝) ruled from 907 to 1125.

Collocations

  • Liaoning Province(辽宁省)
  • Liao River(辽河)
  • Liao dynasty(辽朝)
  • vast and distant(辽阔)
  • Liao Kingdom(辽国)
  • Liao Plain(辽原)

Idioms

  • Vast and boundless(辽阔无垠)
  • Distant and obscure(辽远幽深)
  • As far as the eye can see(一望辽旷)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with the Liao River basin and the Khitan-led Liao dynasty.
  • The character conveys a sense of grand scale and historical depth, often used in geographical and historical contexts.
  • In modern usage, it primarily refers to Liaoning Province and the broader Northeast China region.

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