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㐬 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
㐬liúpennant; wild, barren, uncultivatedx, 7 strokes, radical 川
liú(liu2)liu T2
  1. 1pennant; wild, barren, uncultivated
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March 24, 2026

㐬liú(liu2)

The character 㐬 (liú) refers to a pennant or a banner, and it also conveys the idea of something being wild, barren, or uncultivated. It can be used to describe land that is not farmed or areas that are natural and uninhabited.

Strokes7Radical川
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of uncultivated land can symbolize natural beauty and the importance of preserving nature. It reflects a traditional appreciation for landscapes that are untouched by human activity.

Memory Tip

Imagine a wild flag waving in the wind over uncultivated land. The shape of the character resembles a flag on a pole, reminding you of its meaning as a pennant.

Meanings of 㐬

liú(liu2)
1pennant; wild, barren, uncultivated
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About 㐬

㐬Simplified
7Strokes
川Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 㐬 with similar characters that have related meanings, as it can lead to misinterpretation. This character is rarely used in everyday conversation, so its usage is more formal or literary.

HSK Study Tips

Since 㐬 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, focus on understanding its components and how it relates to other characters that describe land or nature. This can enhance your overall vocabulary related to the environment.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 㐬 in informal contexts where more common words would be preferred. For example, saying 㐬 when describing a garden instead of using a term like 花园 (huāyuán) is incorrect.

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Etymology of 㐬

Decomposition of 㐬

IDS Structure⿳亠厶川
㐬Full Character
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亠tou2
top
厶mou3
middle
川Chuan1
bottom
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How to say pennant; wild, barren, uncultivated in Chinese

“pennant; wild, barren, uncultivated” in Chinese is㐬liú

The character 㐬 (liú) refers to a pennant or a banner, and it also conveys the idea of something being wild, barren, or uncultivated. It can be used to describe land that is not farmed or areas that are natural and uninhabited.

When to use 㐬

Be careful not to confuse 㐬 with similar characters that have related meanings, as it can lead to misinterpretation. This character is rarely used in everyday conversation, so its usage is more formal or literary.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly use 㐬 in informal contexts where more common words would be preferred. For example, saying 㐬 when describing a garden instead of using a term like 花园 (huāyuán) is incorrect.

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It is primarily used in literary texts or descriptions of landscapes rather than in everyday conversation.

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