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埇 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
yǒngthe name of a bridgezg, 10 strokes, radical 土, rank #68603, Very Hard
yǒngraised pathunknown, 10 strokes, radical 土, rank #68603, Very Hard
yǒng(yong3) T3
  1. 1the name of a bridge
  2. 2raised path
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March 24, 2026
yǒng(yong3)

The character 埇 (yǒng) refers to a specific type of bridge or raised path, often used in the context of transportation and architecture. It is not commonly encountered in everyday conversation but may appear in literary or historical texts.

Strokes10RadicalFrequency#68603DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

The concept of raised paths or bridges has historical significance in China, often reflecting ancient engineering skills and the importance of connectivity in rural and urban settings.

Memory Tip

Imagine a bridge (the character's meaning) that is raised above the ground, supported by sturdy earth (土). The top part resembles a roof (衤), giving you a visual of a structure that shelters a path below, just like a bridge does. Remember 'yǒng' sounds like 'young', visualize a young person crossing a bridge.

Meanings of 埇

yǒng(yong3)
1the name of a bridge
2raised path
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About 埇

Simplified
10Strokes
Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 埇

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a bridge (the character's meaning) that is raised above the ground, supported by sturdy earth (土). The top part resembles a roof (衤), giving you a visual of a structure that shelters a path below, just like a bridge does. Remember 'yǒng' sounds like 'young', visualize a young person crossing a bridge.

Usage Notes

Since 埇 is rarely used in modern language, it’s important to recognize its context in historical texts or specific regional dialects. Avoid using it in everyday conversation as it might confuse listeners. Be mindful of the tone; the third tone (yǒng) can sometimes be mispronounced.

HSK Study Tips

As this character is not included in the HSK levels, it may not be essential for learners focused on practical communication. However, it connects to the HSK vocabulary around transportation and geography, so students should familiarize themselves with related terms.

Cultural Note

The concept of raised paths or bridges has historical significance in China, often reflecting ancient engineering skills and the importance of connectivity in rural and urban settings.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 埇 with more commonly used characters due to its rarity. For example, using it interchangeably with 桥 (qiáo) which means bridge, would be incorrect. Instead, reserve 埇 for specific contexts involving historical references.

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Pronunciation of 埇

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Etymology of 埇

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

earth

Semantic (meaning)
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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 埇?

Decomposition of 埇

IDS Structure⿰土甬
Full Character
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Tu3
left
tong3
right
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Which of these is a component of 埇?

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Cultural Notes for 埇

🏮Cultural insight

The concept of raised paths or bridges has historical significance in China, often reflecting ancient engineering skills and the importance of connectivity in rural and urban settings.

Word Family of 埇

Words Containing This Character3
yǒngraised path
埇桥区Yongqiao district of Suzhou city 宿州市[Sù​zhōu​shì], Anhui埇橋區
埇桥Yongqiao district of Suzhou city 宿州市[Sù​zhōu​shì], Anhui埇橋
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Compound Meaning

What does 埇 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 埇

No, 埇 is not commonly used in everyday conversation and is more likely to be found in historical or literary contexts.