valley stream

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 渓 has 11 strokes and relates to mountain valleys and their streams.
• Basic usage: 渓谷 is read けいこく, and 渓流 is read けいりゅう.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Landform and flowing water
  • 深い渓谷に沿って means along a deep valley, with 渓谷 focusing on the landform.
  • 渓流の水かさ refers to the water level of a mountain stream. 渓流 focuses on the flowing water.