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It means 'water'. The ancient form of the character looks more like a river. The middle is the main part of the river (or water) and the two sides stand for flowing water. It is a Chinese radical, one of the five elements and also a Chinese last name.

Pronunciation: shui3

Meaning: water; river; liquid.

Related Characters:
     Huo3 - fire
     Chuan1 - river; plain

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