溪
valley
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Readings
On'yomi
- ケイ
Kun'yomi
- たに
- たにがわ
Meaning
溪 centers on a valley, especially one with a stream or river running through it.
Study
Etymology
溪 combines 氵 (water) with 奚, which likely contributes the sound and may relate to a narrow passage, together suggesting a stream-cut valley.
Meaning mnemonic
Water 氵 flows through a narrow passage 奚, carving out a valley.
Reading mnemonic
For ケイ, imagine a kayak floating down the valley stream: kayak -> ケイ.