Jiang (江)

The character 江 (Jiang) in Chinese primarily means "river." It is commonly used in place names and personal names related to rivers in China. The character depicts a flowing body of water and is associated with large, important rivers such as the Yangtze River (长江, Chang Jiang). In a broader sense, 江 conveys the idea of a vast, continuous waterway that shapes geography, supports ecosystems, and historically facilitates transportation and commerce. It is a fundamental element of Chinese geography and culture, symbolizing flow, continuity, and the natural landscape's grandeur.