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The geographical character 涧 (traditional form: 澗) is a phono-semantic compound. The water radical 氵 on the left indicates its connection to hydrology, while the phonetic component 间 on the right provides the pronunciation. It denotes a narrow brook or stream flowing swiftly through a mountain ravine. This specific association with rugged, mountainous terrain makes it a frequent evocative term in poetry and classical literature, conjuring images of wild, serene valleys and the sound of water rushing through stone crevices.
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山涧的水很清。
我们沿着山涧走。
涧水从山上流下来。
孩子在涧边玩耍。
雨后山涧的水位上涨了。
他们决定在涧谷中露营。
清澈的涧水倒映着蓝天。
尽管山涧狭窄，但水流却十分湍急。