Table 2 Mentioned major groups of TCH of water-related settlement place names in the cross-section and their distinctive geographic features in the Manas River Basin
Group of names | English term | Name variation | Geographic characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
渠 Qu (canal) | An artificial waterway was constructed to convey water for irrigation. | 王宫渠(Wanggongqu) | Alluvial plains with an elevation ranging from 300–399 m, dominated by cropland. |
渠边 (Qubian) | |||
西大渠 (Xidaqu) | |||
汇民渠(Huiminqu) | |||
皇渠 (Huangqu) | |||
八斗渠(Badouqu) | |||
秦家渠(Qinjiaqu) | |||
中渠 (Zhongqu) | |||
井Jing(well) | A shaft sunk into the ground to obtain water. | 新井 (Xinjing) | Alluvial plains with an elevation ranging from 300–399 m, dominated by cropland. |
井惠 (Jinghui) | |||
坪Ping (hydraulic diversion structure) | hydraulic diversion structure | 二坪 (Erping) | Alluvial plains with an elevation ranging from 300–499 m, dominated by grassland. |
头坪 (Touping) | |||
十坪口(Shipngkou) | |||
新湖坪(Xinhuping) | |||
库 Ku (reservoir) | A large natural or artificial lake is used as a source of water supply. | 水库 (Shuiku) | Alluvial plains with an elevation ranging from 290–400 m, dominated by grassland. |
小库 (Xiaoku) | |||
库南 (Kunan) | |||
桥 Qiao (bridge) | A structure carrying a road, path, railroad, or canal across a river, ravine, road, railroad, or other obstacle. | 一里桥 (Yiliqiao) | Alluvial plains with an elevation ranging from 300–399 m, dominated by cropland. |
板桥 (Banqiao) | |||
二桥 (Erqiao) | |||
新桥湾(Xinqiaowan) | |||
桥西堡(Qiaoxibao) |
