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zhāng Zhang river in Fujian

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

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The character "漳" is composed of the water radical on the left, signaling its inherent connection to aquatic features, paired with the phonetic component "章" on the right, which guides its pronunciation while possibly evoking connotations of orderly flow or distinct boundaries. Etymologically, it originated as a designated name for the Zhang River, a principal watercourse in ancient China, and its application has remained predominantly geographical, serving to identify that specific river and its associated regions. Throughout historical texts, the character has maintained this primary hydronomic function, with its meaning extending only minimally into derivative toponyms like Zhangzhou, thereby preserving its core reference without notable semantic expansion or alteration. Its structural integrity has persisted across centuries of written language, reflecting a consistent and specialized role in cataloging natural and political landscapes tied to that river system.

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Seal Chu (Warring States: 475-221 BC)
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我去过州。

Wǒ qù guò Zhāngzhōu.

I have been to Zhangzhou.

河很美丽。

Zhāng hé hěn měilì.

Zhang River is very beautiful.

州在福建省。

Zhāngzhōu zài Fújiàn shěng.

Zhangzhou is in Fujian Province.

河的水清澈见底。

Zhāng hé de shuǐ qīngchè jiàn dǐ.

The water of Zhang River is clear to the bottom.

我们计划去州旅游。

Wǒmen jìhuà qù Zhāngzhōu lǚyóu.

We plan to travel to Zhangzhou.

州以它的文化闻名。

Zhāngzhōu yǐ tā de wénhuà wénmíng.

Zhangzhou is famous for its culture.

州的历史悠久,吸引了无数游客。

Zhāngzhōu de lìshǐ yōujiǔ, xīyǐn le wúshù yóukè.

Zhangzhou has a long history, attracting countless tourists.

如果你去州,一定要尝当地美食。

Rúguǒ nǐ qù Zhāngzhōu, yīdìng yào cháng dāngdì měishí.

If you go to Zhangzhou, you must try the local food.