汭
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Meaning: river-bend
💡 Think 'river' + '内' (nèi, inside) → the inside curve of a river.
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Character Story & Explanation
汭 (ruì) is a rare character meaning 'river bend' or 'confluence', often used in ancient Chinese geography and place names. It combines the water radical (氵) with 芮 (ruì), which suggests small or flexible. Historically, it described the inward curve of a river, where water flows gently. You may encounter it in classical texts or as part of some place names in China.
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