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浽 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
suīdrizzle, light rainx, 10 strokes, radical 氵, Very Hard
suī(sui1) T1
  1. 1drizzle, light rain
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March 24, 2026
suī(sui1)

The character 浽 (suī) refers to a light rain or drizzle. It is often used in poetic or literary contexts to describe gentle, soft rain that creates a serene atmosphere, distinguishing it from heavier rainfall.

Strokes10RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese poetry, light rain is often associated with feelings of nostalgia and tranquility, reflecting the beauty of nature. The term 浽 evokes imagery commonly found in classical literature, highlighting the aesthetic appreciation of gentle rain.

Memory Tip

Think of 浽 as a soft wave (the radical 水, meaning water) gently drizzling down from the sky. Visualize a fine mist that whispers as it touches the ground, creating a peaceful scene. The sound 'suī' can remind you of 'swaying' leaves under a light drizzle.

Meanings of 浽

suī(sui1)
1drizzle, light rain
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About 浽

Simplified
10Strokes
Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 浽

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 浽 as a soft wave (the radical 水, meaning water) gently drizzling down from the sky. Visualize a fine mist that whispers as it touches the ground, creating a peaceful scene. The sound 'suī' can remind you of 'swaying' leaves under a light drizzle.

Usage Notes

This character is primarily used in literary contexts and may not be prevalent in daily conversation. Learners often confuse it with heavier rain terms; remember that 浽 implies gentleness. Be cautious with pronunciation, ensuring a clear 'sui' without blending tones.

HSK Study Tips

Although 浽 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with HSK Level 3 words related to weather, like 雨 (yǔ, rain). Students should focus on recognizing its poetic usage and relate it to other words describing rain or weather phenomena.

Cultural Note

In Chinese poetry, light rain is often associated with feelings of nostalgia and tranquility, reflecting the beauty of nature. The term 浽 evokes imagery commonly found in classical literature, highlighting the aesthetic appreciation of gentle rain.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 浽 with heavier rain characters like 雨 (yǔ). A common error is using it interchangeably with terms for heavy rain, such as '大雨' (dà yǔ, heavy rain), which changes the nuance significantly.

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Pronunciation of 浽

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Etymology of 浽

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

water

Semantic (meaning)
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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 浽?

Decomposition of 浽

IDS Structure⿰氵妥
Full Character
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shui3
left
tuo3
right
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Identify the Components

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Cultural Notes for 浽

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese poetry, light rain is often associated with feelings of nostalgia and tranquility, reflecting the beauty of nature. The term 浽 evokes imagery commonly found in classical literature, highlighting the aesthetic appreciation of gentle rain.

Word Family of 浽

Words Containing This Character1
suīdrizzle
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Compound Meaning

What does 浽 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 浽

The correct pronunciation is 'suī', with a rising tone.