chuān · tone 1
Meaning
river
In names
川 (chuān) is one of the 3,500 common characters in the 通用规范汉字表. Its basic meaning is “river”. In names, it carries a 'natural / strong' feel. River or flowing water; open and steady. It appears in names such as 澜川, 沐川. The tone is 1; practice the sound before you introduce the name.
Structure and etymology
A common character in Chinese given names.
Names that use this character
Naming notes
River or flowing water; open and steady.
Tags: natural, strong. It carries a masculine leaning in modern usage.
Reference: Unihan database · Chinese Text Project. Meanings here are editorial summaries for naming, not full dictionary definitions.