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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
泖mǎostill water; a river in Jiangsu provinceg, 8 strokes, radical 氵
mǎo(mao3)mao T3
  1. 1still water; a river in Jiangsu province
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March 24, 2026

泖mǎo(mao3)

The character 泖 (mǎo) refers to still or calm water, often associated with water bodies such as lakes or ponds. It can also denote a specific river in Jiangsu province, emphasizing the tranquility of the water. This character is typically used in more formal or literary contexts.

Strokes8Radical氵
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, water is often associated with tranquility and reflection, making 泖 a symbol of peaceful landscapes. The character can evoke imagery of traditional Chinese paintings depicting serene water scenes.

Memory tip

Imagine a serene lake (representing calm water) where you see the reflection of mountains. The radical 水 (water) at the bottom hints at the meaning of water, while the top part resembles a calm surface, leading you to remember 泖 as 'still water'. The pronunciation 'mǎo' sounds like 'mow', as in 'mow the grass near the still water'.

Meanings of 泖

mǎo(mao3)
1still water; a river in Jiangsu province
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About 泖

泖Simplified
8Strokes
氵Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 泖 with similar characters related to water, such as 河 (hé, river) or 湖 (hú, lake). It is more commonly used in literary contexts rather than everyday conversation, so ensure to use it appropriately. Watch out for the third tone (mǎo), as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other words.

HSK Study Tips

Although 泖 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it can be related to HSK level 2 words like 水 (water) and 河 (river). Focusing on these related terms will enhance understanding of how 泖 fits into the broader context of water-related vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 泖 as 'máo' instead of 'mǎo'. Additionally, some may confuse it with 河 (hé), which means river, leading to incorrect usage in context.

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Etymology of 泖

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

water

Semantic (meaning)氵
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Phonetic (sound)卯
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Origin

泖 = 氵 + 卯. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 泖

IDS Structure⿰氵卯
泖Full character
=
氵shui3
left
卯mao3
right
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How to say still water; a river in Jiangsu province in Chinese

“still water; a river in Jiangsu province” in Chinese is泖mǎo

The character 泖 (mǎo) refers to still or calm water, often associated with water bodies such as lakes or ponds. It can also denote a specific river in Jiangsu province, emphasizing the tranquility of the water. This character is typically used in more formal or literary contexts.

When to use 泖

Learners often confuse 泖 with similar characters related to water, such as 河 (hé, river) or 湖 (hú, lake). It is more commonly used in literary contexts rather than everyday conversation, so ensure to use it appropriately. Watch out for the third tone (mǎo), as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 泖 as 'máo' instead of 'mǎo'. Additionally, some may confuse it with 河 (hé), which means river, leading to incorrect usage in context.

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Word Family of 泖

Words containing this character1
泖mǎostill water

Frequently asked questions about 泖

It is not commonly used in daily conversation, but it denotes still or calm water.

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