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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
浠xīa river in Hubei provinceg, 10 strokes, radical 氵
浠xīname of a river in Hubeiunknown, 10 strokes, radical 氵
xī(xi1)xi T1
  1. 1a river in Hubei province
  2. 2name of a river in Hubei
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March 24, 2026

浠xī(xi1)

The character 浠 (xī) refers specifically to a river located in Hubei province, China. It is often used in geographical contexts and may appear in place names or discussions about regional features. The character embodies the connection between water and location, emphasizing the importance of rivers in Chinese geography.

Strokes10Radical氵
Cultural note

Rivers hold significant cultural importance in Chinese society, often symbolizing prosperity and life. The 浠 River, being part of Hubei's geography, plays a role in the local culture and economy, reinforcing the connection between water and community.

Memory tip

Imagine the character 浠 as a flowing river (represented by the water radical 氵) cutting through the landscape of Hubei, where it brings life and sustenance. The pronunciation 'xī' can remind you of the 'see' in 'see the river', linking the sound to the visual of water.

Meanings of 浠

xī(xi1)
1a river in Hubei province
2name of a river in Hubei
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浠Simplified
10Strokes
氵Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

While 浠 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it is important in specific contexts, like geography or local history. Be mindful of the tone; it should be pronounced with a high level tone (xī) to avoid confusion with other words.

HSK Study Tips

Although 浠 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to the broader theme of water-related words found in HSK levels. Students should focus on similar characters with the water radical to expand their understanding of related vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 浠 with similar sounding characters like 西 (xī, meaning 'west'). It's important to remember the water radical in 浠 to distinguish it and correctly associate it with the meaning of 'river'.

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Etymology of 浠

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

Semantic (meaning)氵
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Phonetic (sound)希
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Origin

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Decomposition of 浠

IDS Structure⿰氵希
浠Full character
=
氵shui3
left
希xi1
right
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Parts

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How to say a river in Hubei province in Chinese

“a river in Hubei province” in Chinese is浠xī

The character 浠 (xī) refers specifically to a river located in Hubei province, China. It is often used in geographical contexts and may appear in place names or discussions about regional features. The character embodies the connection between water and location, emphasizing the importance of rivers in Chinese geography.

When to use 浠

While 浠 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it is important in specific contexts, like geography or local history. Be mindful of the tone; it should be pronounced with a high level tone (xī) to avoid confusion with other words.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 浠 with similar sounding characters like 西 (xī, meaning 'west'). It's important to remember the water radical in 浠 to distinguish it and correctly associate it with the meaning of 'river'.

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Word Family of 浠

Words containing this character3
浠xīname of a river in Hubei
浠水Xishui county in Huanggang 黃岡|黄冈[Huáng​gāng], Hubei
浠水县Xishui county in Huanggang 黃岡|黄冈[Huáng​gāng], Hubei浠水縣
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Frequently Asked Questions about 浠

It refers to a river in Hubei province.

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