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March 24, 2026
浍(澮)huì(hui4)
The character 浍 (huì) refers to a body of water, specifically a ditch, trench, or irrigation canal. It is commonly used in agricultural contexts to describe channels that direct water for irrigation, as well as in geographical contexts to denote small rivers or streams.
Strokes9Radical氵Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In rural China, irrigation canals are crucial for agriculture, especially in regions where water resources are scarce. This character reflects the importance of managing water for farming and sustaining livelihoods.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'huge' ditch filled with water; the '水' (water) radical on the left represents the water aspect, while the rest of the character suggests its length and form. Picture a farmer happily watering his crops using this canal, helping you remember the pronunciation 'huì'.
Meanings of 浍
huì(hui4)
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1ditch, trench, irrigation canal; river
2drain
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About 浍
浍Simplified
澮Traditional
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氵Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'huge' ditch filled with water; the '水' (water) radical on the left represents the water aspect, while the rest of the character suggests its length and form. Picture a farmer happily watering his crops using this canal, helping you remember the pronunciation 'huì'.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 浍 with similar-sounding words like 汪 (wāng), which means a large body of water. This character is typically used in more informal contexts related to agriculture or nature, and it's less common in formal writing.
HSK Study Tips
While 浍 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it is related to water-related terms found in earlier levels. Students should focus on recognizing the water radical (水) in other characters to improve their understanding of related words.
Cultural Note
In rural China, irrigation canals are crucial for agriculture, especially in regions where water resources are scarce. This character reflects the importance of managing water for farming and sustaining livelihoods.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly write 浍 as 浩 (hào), which means vast or expansive. Always remember that 浍 refers specifically to smaller water channels or ditches.
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Cultural Notes for 浍
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In rural China, irrigation canals are crucial for agriculture, especially in regions where water resources are scarce. This character reflects the importance of managing water for farming and sustaining livelihoods.
Word Family of 浍
Words Containing This Character1
浍huìdrain澮
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Frequently Asked Questions about 浍
While 浍 specifically refers to irrigation canals or ditches, characters like 河 (hé) refer to rivers and 湖 (hú) refer to lakes.
The pronunciation is 'huì', with a falling tone. Practice saying it along with other words that have the water radical.
