沭
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Meaning: river in Shandong
💡 Think 'shù' as 'shoo'—the river flows, shooing away drought.
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Character Story & Explanation
沭 (shù) refers specifically to the Shu River in Shandong Province, China. As a radical 氵 (water) character, it highlights how Chinese characters often derive from geographical features, embedding local landmarks into the written language. This river, though lesser-known, reflects the importance of waterways in Chinese history and culture as sources of life and transportation.
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