涔
river in Shaanxi, murky torrent
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Readings
On'yomi
- サン
- シン
- セン
Kun'yomi
- ひた.す
Meaning
涔 centers on a specific river in Shaanxi and the idea of murky, turbid water. The torrent sense extends naturally from the image of a muddy, rushing stream.
Most common words using 涔
- 涔々しんしん
falling heavily (of rain, snow, etc.)
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Etymology
涔 combines the water radical 氵 with 岑, which likely provides the sound and may relate to a steep or high place, suggesting a mountain torrent or a specific river name.
Meaning mnemonic
Water 氵 beside 岑, a shape that suggests a steep mountain. Picture a murky torrent rushing down a mountain slope in Shaanxi.
Reading mnemonic
For サン, imagine the sun (サン) beating down on the murky river, making the water look even muddier: sun -> サン.