汕
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Meaning: bamboo fish trap
💡 Shan (山) mountain + water (氵) = trap fish in mountain streams.
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Character Story & Explanation
汕 (shàn) refers to a traditional bamboo fish trap used in rivers and streams. The character combines the water radical 氵 (shuǐ) with 山 (shān, mountain), suggesting placement in mountainous waters. While rarely used in modern daily vocabulary, it appears in place names like Shantou (汕头) city in Guangdong. Understanding 汕 gives insight into ancient fishing techniques and regional culture.
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