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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
洫xùmoat, ditchg, 9 strokes, radical 氵
洫xùto ditchunknown, 9 strokes, radical 氵
洫xùa moatunknown, 9 strokes, radical 氵
xù(xu4)xu T4
  1. 1moat, ditch
  2. 2to ditch
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March 24, 2026

洫xù(xu4)

The character 洫 (xù) refers to a moat or ditch, often used in contexts related to irrigation or water management. It can also imply the action of ditching or creating a trench. This term is less commonly used in modern conversation but can be found in literary or historical texts.

Strokes9Radical氵
Cultural note

In ancient China, moats were crucial for defense and irrigation, reflecting the importance of water management in agricultural practices. This character can be linked to traditional Chinese architecture, where moats served both practical and aesthetic purposes.

Memory tip

Imagine a large moat surrounding a castle, with the water flowing through a narrow ditch. The character 洫 resembles a flowing river (the water radical 氵) combined with a structure (the 'ditch' component), helping you remember that it relates to water and ditches.

Meanings of 洫

xù(xu4)
1moat, ditch
2to ditch
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About 洫

洫Simplified
9Strokes
氵Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 洫 with similar-sounding characters like 续 (xù), which means to continue. This character is typically used in formal contexts related to historical texts or discussions on agriculture and engineering. It often collocates with terms related to water management.

HSK Study Tips

Although 洫 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding this character can enrich your knowledge of water-related terms. Focus on the radicals and their meanings, as they frequently appear in other characters at this level.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 洫 (xù) with similar characters. For example, using 洫 instead of 续 (xù) can change the meaning entirely. Always double-check the context to ensure you are using the correct character.

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Etymology of 洫

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

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

洫 = 氵 + 血. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 洫

IDS Structure⿰氵血
洫Full character
=
氵shui3
left
血xue4
right
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Parts

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How to say moat, ditch in Chinese

“moat, ditch” in Chinese is洫xù

The character 洫 (xù) refers to a moat or ditch, often used in contexts related to irrigation or water management. It can also imply the action of ditching or creating a trench. This term is less commonly used in modern conversation but can be found in literary or historical texts.

When to use 洫

Be careful not to confuse 洫 with similar-sounding characters like 续 (xù), which means to continue. This character is typically used in formal contexts related to historical texts or discussions on agriculture and engineering. It often collocates with terms related to water management.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 洫 (xù) with similar characters. For example, using 洫 instead of 续 (xù) can change the meaning entirely. Always double-check the context to ensure you are using the correct character.

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Word Family of 洫

Words containing this character1
洫xùto ditch

Frequently Asked Questions about 洫

It is pronounced as 'xù', with a falling tone.

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