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圼 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
圼nièslime, black mudzg, 7 strokes, radical 土
niè(nie4)nie T4
  1. 1slime, black mud
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March 24, 2026

圼niè(nie4)

The character 圼 (niè) refers to a type of black, viscous mud or slime often found in marshy areas or as a byproduct of certain natural processes. It can be used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, where it may describe something sticky or unpleasant in various situations.

Strokes7Radical土
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese medicine and agriculture, mud and slime are sometimes associated with fertility and the earth's nourishing qualities. This character may be discussed in contexts relating to soil health or traditional farming practices.

Memory Tip

Think of 圼 (niè) as a 'net' (sounds like 'niè') that catches 'black mud.' The character's outer enclosure (囗) represents a boundary while the inner part (土) signifies earth or soil, evoking the imagery of sticky mud trapped within a boundary.

Meanings of 圼

niè(nie4)
1slime, black mud
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About 圼

圼Simplified
7Strokes
土Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is relatively uncommon and may not be recognized in everyday conversation. It's more likely to appear in specific contexts related to geology or environmental discussions. Be careful with the pronunciation, as it can easily be confused with similar-sounding characters.

HSK Study Tips

Although 圼 is not in the HSK vocabulary lists, learners at this level should focus on recognizing its elements, such as the earth radical (土), which appears in many common characters. Understanding this character can enhance comprehension of related vocabulary about nature and environments.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 圼 with similar characters due to its rarity, such as 圩 (xū) which means embankment. Remember that 圼 specifically relates to mud or slime, while 圩 does not.

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Etymology of 圼

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

earth

Semantic (meaning)土
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Phonetic (sound)日
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Origin

圼 = 土 + 日. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 圼

IDS Structure⿱日土
圼Full Character
=
日Ri4
top
土Tu3
bottom
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Parts

Which of these is part of 圼?

How to say slime, black mud in Chinese

“slime, black mud” in Chinese is圼niè

The character 圼 (niè) refers to a type of black, viscous mud or slime often found in marshy areas or as a byproduct of certain natural processes. It can be used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, where it may describe something sticky or unpleasant in various situations.

When to use 圼

This character is relatively uncommon and may not be recognized in everyday conversation. It's more likely to appear in specific contexts related to geology or environmental discussions. Be careful with the pronunciation, as it can easily be confused with similar-sounding characters.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 圼 with similar characters due to its rarity, such as 圩 (xū) which means embankment. Remember that 圼 specifically relates to mud or slime, while 圩 does not.

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It is pronounced 'niè' with a falling tone.

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