沔
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Meaning: inundation
💡 Water (氵) + free (免) = flooding that sets you free from normal life?
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Character Story & Explanation
During a heavy rain in Hubei, the Han River swells, and locals say '沔水' (miǎn shuǐ) to describe the inundation. This character, composed of water (氵) and a phonetic component, specifically refers to the flooding of the Han River in ancient texts. It appears in the place name Mianyang (沔阳), a city historically affected by these waters.
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