陼 (zhǔ) - A small island in a river & an islet

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zhǔ ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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陼 · zhǔ

A small island in a river;

an islet;

a riverbank;

used in classical texts.

A small island in a riveran isleta riverbank

Usage highlights

River isletRiverbankSandy isletWater's edgeIslet in stream

Synonyms

  • 渚— small island in river; islet
  • 洲— islet in river; continent
  • 岛— island

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The boat passed by a small islet (江陼).
  • They built a house on the riverbank (河陼).
  • Ancient texts mention a strategic islet (沙陼).

Collocations

  • River islet(江陼)
  • Riverbank(河陼)
  • Sandy islet(沙陼)
  • Water's edge(水陼)
  • Islet in stream(川陼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese literature and poetry to describe small islands or riverbanks.
  • Used in historical and geographical contexts, often in reference to natural landscapes.

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