Concept:
Chezy's equation is used to calculate velocity of flow in open channels.
Step 1: Chezy's equation is:
\[
V=C\sqrt{RS}
\]
Step 2: Here, \(V\) is velocity of flow.
Step 3: \(C\) is Chezy's constant.
Step 4: \(S\) is the slope of the energy line or bed slope.
Step 5: \(R\) represents hydraulic radius.
\[
R=\frac{\text{Area of flow}}{\text{Wetted perimeter}}
\]
Step 6: Therefore, in Chezy's equation, \(R\) stands for hydraulic radius.
\[
\boxed{\text{Hydraulic radius}}
\]