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浉 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
shīa river in Henan provincezg, 9 strokes, radical 氵, Very Hard
shīShi, name of river in Xinyang 信陽|信阳, Henanunknown, 9 strokes, radical 氵, Very Hard
shī(Shi1) T1
  1. 1a river in Henan province
  2. 2Shi, name of river in Xinyang 信陽|信阳, Henan
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March 24, 2026
(溮)shī(Shi1)

The character 浉 (shī) refers specifically to a river located in Henan province, particularly known as the Shi River in Xinyang. It is a proper noun, so it is primarily used in geographical contexts to identify this specific waterway rather than in everyday conversation.

Strokes9RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

The Shi River holds significance in the local culture of Xinyang, as many communities depend on its waters for agriculture and daily life. It reflects the integral relationship between the people of Henan and their natural resources.

Memory Tip

Imagine the character 浉 as a flowing river with the water symbol (氵) on the left, representing water, and the right part 施 (shī) suggesting a gentle flow. Picture a serene river (流) carrying calmness through the landscape of Henan, making it easier to remember both its meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 浉

shī(Shi1)
1a river in Henan province
2Shi, name of river in Xinyang 信陽|信阳, Henan
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About 浉

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Traditional
9Strokes
Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 浉

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine the character 浉 as a flowing river with the water symbol (氵) on the left, representing water, and the right part 施 (shī) suggesting a gentle flow. Picture a serene river (流) carrying calmness through the landscape of Henan, making it easier to remember both its meaning and pronunciation.

Usage Notes

As a proper noun, 浉 is not used in casual conversation and should be recognized in geographical and historical contexts. Learners might confuse it with similar-sounding words, so it's important to note its unique pronunciation (shī) and context. Use 'Shi River' when referring to it in English.

HSK Study Tips

While 浉 is not included in the HSK, it connects to the theme of water-related vocabulary, which is common in beginner levels. Focus on recognizing the water radical (氵) and other related water terms to build vocabulary around this theme.

Cultural Note

The Shi River holds significance in the local culture of Xinyang, as many communities depend on its waters for agriculture and daily life. It reflects the integral relationship between the people of Henan and their natural resources.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 浉 as a common noun or in non-geographical contexts, such as saying '我去浉' (I go to 浉), which is incorrect. Instead, use it in phrases like '浉河' (Shi River) to maintain proper usage.

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Pronunciation of 浉

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Etymology of 浉

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

water

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 浉?

Decomposition of 浉

IDS Structure⿰氵师
Full Character
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shui3
left
Shi1
right
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Cultural Notes for 浉

🏮Cultural insight

The Shi River holds significance in the local culture of Xinyang, as many communities depend on its waters for agriculture and daily life. It reflects the integral relationship between the people of Henan and their natural resources.

Word Family of 浉

Words Containing This Character3
浉河区Shihe District of Xinyang city 信陽市|信阳市[Xìn​yáng​Shì], Henan溮河區
浉河Shi River in Xinyang 信陽|信阳[Xìn​yáng], Henan溮河
shīShi, name of river in Xinyang 信陽|信阳, Henan
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Compound Meaning

What does 浉河区 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 浉

It refers to a specific river in Henan province, known as the Shi River.