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The character "涧", denoting a mountain stream or ravine, originates from its traditional form "澗", which combines the water radical with the component "間" to conceptually represent water flowing through a confined interval between hills. This structural etymology has consistently pointed to a specific topographic feature, and the character's core meaning has maintained this focus over time. The simplified form "涧" preserves the water radical while incorporating "间", a streamlined version that continues to suggest the notion of an intermediate space, thereby upholding the original semantic intent without altering the fundamental idea of a narrow watercourse in mountainous terrain.
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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。