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March 24, 2026
浐(滻)chǎn(chan3)
浐 (chǎn) refers to a specific river located in Shaanxi province, China. It is primarily used in geographical contexts, especially when discussing the region's waterways or natural features.
Strokes9Radical氵Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
The river 浐 is part of the rich cultural and historical landscape of Shaanxi, which has been a significant area for ancient Chinese civilization, including the birthplace of the Silk Road.
Memory Tip
Imagine a flowing river, where the water makes a 'ch' sound as it cascades over rocks. The character 浐 has the water radical 氵 on the left, representing the river, and the phonetic component 'chan' on the right, helping you remember its pronunciation.
Meanings of 浐
chǎn(chan3)
1a river in Shaanxi province
2name of a river in Shaanxi province
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About 浐
浐Simplified
滻Traditional
9Strokes
氵Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 浐
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a flowing river, where the water makes a 'ch' sound as it cascades over rocks. The character 浐 has the water radical 氵 on the left, representing the river, and the phonetic component 'chan' on the right, helping you remember its pronunciation.
Usage Notes
This character is primarily used in formal or literary contexts related to geography. It is important to remember that it may not be widely recognized outside of specific discussions about Shaanxi's rivers, so providing context is essential when using it.
HSK Study Tips
Although 浐 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it is helpful for learners focusing on regional geography. Connecting this word with other river-related terms can deepen understanding of Chinese geography.
Cultural Note
The river 浐 is part of the rich cultural and historical landscape of Shaanxi, which has been a significant area for ancient Chinese civilization, including the birthplace of the Silk Road.
Common Mistakes
Learners may confuse 浐 with similar-sounding characters like 'chan' (产), which means 'to produce.' It's important to remember that 浐 specifically refers to a river, while 产 relates to production.
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Cultural Notes for 浐
🏮Cultural insight
The river 浐 is part of the rich cultural and historical landscape of Shaanxi, which has been a significant area for ancient Chinese civilization, including the birthplace of the Silk Road.
Word Family of 浐
Words Containing This Character1
浐chǎnChan River (in Shaanxi province)滻
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Frequently Asked Questions about 浐
It is pronounced as 'chǎn', with a rising tone.
No, it is mainly used in specific geographical contexts, particularly when discussing rivers in Shaanxi.
You might consider words like 河 (hé) for river or 滻河 (gèn hé), which is another river name.
