溱
river in Henan
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Readings
On'yomi
- シン
Kun'yomi
- おお.い
Meaning
溱 is a rare kanji that names a specific river in Henan, China. Its standalone meaning is limited to this geographical reference.
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Etymology
溱 combines the water radical 氵 with 秦, which likely provides the sound. The character was created to name a specific river.
Meaning mnemonic
The water radical 氵 beside 秦 suggests a river in the region associated with the Qin dynasty. Picture the Qin River flowing through Henan.
Reading mnemonic
For シン, imagine the Qin River shimmering under the sun: shin -> シン, the sound of the water flowing.