汴
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Meaning: name of a river in Henan
💡 Water (氵) at a crossing (卞) = the Bian River, a historical highway.
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汴 (biàn) names the Bian River in Henan, a vital waterway from the Northern Song dynasty. The radical 氵 (water) is clasped by 卞 (biàn), suggesting a crossing. This character echoes Kaifeng's ancient glory as Bianjing, the Eastern Capital, where the river fueled commerce and culture.
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