沅
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Meaning: Yuan river in Guizhou and Hunan
💡 Think 'Yuan' as 'original' water—the Yuan River is a primordial source.
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Character Story & Explanation
沅 (yuán) refers primarily to the Yuan River, a major waterway flowing through Guizhou and Hunan provinces in China. The character combines the water radical 氵 with the phonetic component 元 (yuán). Historically, the Yuan River was a crucial transportation route in ancient Chu culture. Today, 沅 appears in place names and poetry, evoking the river's scenic beauty and cultural heritage.
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