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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
洧wěia river in Henan provinceg, 9 strokes, radical 氵
洧wěiname of a riverunknown, 9 strokes, radical 氵
wěi(wei3)wei T3
  1. 1a river in Henan province
  2. 2name of a river
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March 24, 2026

洧wěi(wei3)

The character 洧 (wěi) refers specifically to a river in Henan Province, China. It is often used in geographical contexts and may appear in historical or cultural references related to the region. Its usage is relatively specialized, making it less common in everyday conversation.

Strokes9Radical氵
Cultural note

The 洧 River plays a role in the historical development of Henan Province, which is known for its rich culture and history, including being the cradle of Chinese civilization.

Memory tip

Imagine a winding river (the water radical氵) flowing through a valley (the character's components). The sound 'wěi' can be remembered by picturing a 'way' down the river, leading to a serene landscape.

Meanings of 洧

wěi(wei3)
1a river in Henan province
2name of a river
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About 洧

洧Simplified
9Strokes
氵Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

While 洧 is not commonly used in everyday language, it's important to understand its proper context when discussing geography. Learners should be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words, and it is generally used in a more formal or academic register.

HSK Study Tips

Although 洧 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding its structure can help students recognize similar characters. Focus on the radicals and components to enhance recognition of geographical terms in Chinese.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 洧 in everyday conversation, thinking it is a common term. It's important to remember that it is mainly used in specific contexts related to geography.

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Etymology of 洧

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

water

Semantic (meaning)氵
+
Phonetic (sound)有
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Origin

洧 = 氵 + 有. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 洧

IDS Structure⿰氵有
洧Full character
=
氵shui3
left
有you3
right
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Parts

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How to say a river in Henan province in Chinese

“a river in Henan province” in Chinese is洧wěi

The character 洧 (wěi) refers specifically to a river in Henan Province, China. It is often used in geographical contexts and may appear in historical or cultural references related to the region. Its usage is relatively specialized, making it less common in everyday conversation.

When to use 洧

While 洧 is not commonly used in everyday language, it's important to understand its proper context when discussing geography. Learners should be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words, and it is generally used in a more formal or academic register.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 洧 in everyday conversation, thinking it is a common term. It's important to remember that it is mainly used in specific contexts related to geography.

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Word Family of 洧

Words containing this character1
洧wěiname of a river

Frequently Asked Questions about 洧

It means a river in Henan Province, specifically used in geographical references.

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