Naming method of Kariz
1 min readThe kariz wells in Turpan all have their own names with various naming methods without being limited to patterns.
To name by the name of a digger such as the “Yang Xicheng Kariz”,”He Yuan Kariz”and “Aitibake Kariz”.
To name by the name of an animal or plant such as the”Youlegun Kariz”(Youlegun, Uygur, meaning red willow) and “Tikai Kariz”(Tikai, Uygur, meaning male ram).
To name by the geographic name or geographic orientation such as the”Tuer Kariz”(Tuer, Uygur, meaning beacon tower, because there was a beacon tower nearby) and”Bianxi Kariz”(Bianxi, Uygur, geographic name).
To name by the taste of water such as the “Xikalike Kariz”(Xikalike, Uygur, meaning sweetness) and”Aqike Kariz”(Aqike, Uygur, meaning bitterness).
To name by the job title or profession such as the “Jilili Regimental Commander Kariz”,”Carpenter Kariz”and “Vinegar House Kariz”.
