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崞 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
guōa mountain in Shanxig, 11 strokes, radical 山, Very Hard
guōname of a mountainunknown, 11 strokes, radical 山, Very Hard
guō(guo1) T1
  1. 1a mountain in Shanxi
  2. 2name of a mountain
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March 24, 2026
guō(guo1)

The character 崞 (guō) refers to a specific mountain located in Shanxi Province, China. It is used primarily in geographical contexts, often as part of place names or in discussions about the region's topography.

Strokes11RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

Mountains in China, including 崞, often carry historical and cultural significance, representing natural beauty and spiritual symbolism in Chinese culture. They are frequently featured in poetry and art.

Memory Tip

Imagine a grand mountain (the mountain radical '山') standing tall and proud, with a winding path (the '舌' component) leading to its summit. The shape of the character looks like a mountain with a path, helping you remember both its meaning and its pronunciation, 'guō'.

Meanings of 崞

guō(guo1)
1a mountain in Shanxi
2name of a mountain
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About 崞

Simplified
11Strokes
Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 崞

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a grand mountain (the mountain radical '山') standing tall and proud, with a winding path (the '舌' component) leading to its summit. The shape of the character looks like a mountain with a path, helping you remember both its meaning and its pronunciation, 'guō'.

Usage Notes

Be mindful that 崞 is specific to its geographical context and might not be commonly used in everyday conversation. It’s important to pair it with other geographical terms when discussing locations. Avoid using it in a casual context as it has a formal, specific reference.

HSK Study Tips

Although 崞 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, understanding it can enhance your knowledge of Chinese geography. Focus on how this character connects to other place names and mountains in China, which may help in building your vocabulary related to travel and geography.

Cultural Note

Mountains in China, including 崞, often carry historical and cultural significance, representing natural beauty and spiritual symbolism in Chinese culture. They are frequently featured in poetry and art.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 崞 with other similar-looking characters. For example, using '国' (guó, meaning country) instead of '崞' is a common mistake. Remember that 崞 specifically refers to a mountain, while 国 denotes a nation.

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Pronunciation of 崞

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Etymology of 崞

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

mountain

Semantic (meaning)
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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 崞?

Decomposition of 崞

IDS Structure⿰山享
Full Character
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Shan1
left
xiang3
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 崞?

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Cultural Notes for 崞

🏮Cultural insight

Mountains in China, including 崞, often carry historical and cultural significance, representing natural beauty and spiritual symbolism in Chinese culture. They are frequently featured in poetry and art.

Word Family of 崞

Words Containing This Character1
guōname of a mountain
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Compound Meaning

What does 崞 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 崞

The pinyin pronunciation is 'guō', with a high, level tone.