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洧 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
wěia river in Henan provinceg, 9 strokes, radical 氵, Very Hard
wěiname of a riverunknown, 9 strokes, radical 氵, Very Hard
wěi(wei3) T3
  1. 1a river in Henan province
  2. 2name of a river
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March 24, 2026
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.

Strokes9RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
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

Simplified
9Strokes
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语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 洧

Memory Mnemonic

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.

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.

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.

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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Pronunciation of 洧

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Etymology of 洧

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

water

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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 洧?

Decomposition of 洧

IDS Structure⿰氵有
Full Character
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shui3
left
you3
right
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Which of these is a component of 洧?

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Cultural Notes for 洧

🏮Cultural insight

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.

Word Family of 洧

Words Containing This Character1
wěiname of a river
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Compound Meaning

What does 洧 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 洧

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