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淠 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
淠pìluxuriant; water lilyns, 11 strokes, radical 氵
淠pìluxuriant (of water plants)unknown, 11 strokes, radical 氵
pì(pi4) T4
  1. 1luxuriant; water lily
  2. 2luxuriant (of water plants)
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March 24, 2026

淠pì(pi4)

The character 淠 (pì) refers to an abundance of water plants, often associated with lush, verdant growth. It can signify a flourishing environment, particularly in relation to aquatic flora like water lilies. This term is commonly used in literary or poetic contexts to evoke imagery of natural beauty.

Strokes11Radical氵
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, water plants like lilies are often associated with purity and beauty, and they frequently appear in traditional poetry and art. The character 淠 embodies the rich imagery of tranquil water landscapes often celebrated in Chinese literature.

Memory Tip

Think of the character 淠 as a lush pond (the water radical 水) filled with vibrant water lilies. The 'pì' sound can be remembered by imagining a peaceful pond where the plants thrive, giving you a sense of tranquility and abundance.

Meanings of 淠

pì(pi4)
1luxuriant; water lily
2luxuriant (of water plants)
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About 淠

淠Simplified
11Strokes
氵Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Learners might confuse 淠 with similar characters related to water or plants, such as 池 (chí) for pond. It is typically used in formal or literary contexts rather than everyday conversation, so be mindful of the register when employing it. Collocations may include phrases describing nature or scenery.

HSK Study Tips

Although 淠 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to other HSK words related to nature and water like 水 (shuǐ - water) and 花 (huā - flower). Students should focus on understanding the context in which such specialized vocabulary is used.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 淠 with 池 (chí), thinking they have the same meaning. Remember that 淠 specifically emphasizes the luxuriance of water plants, while 池 is simply a pond.

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Etymology of 淠

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

water

Semantic (meaning)氵
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Phonetic (sound)畀
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Case file: 淠

  1. 1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half畀 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaywater
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 淠?

Decomposition of 淠

IDS Structure⿰氵畀
淠Full Character
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氵shui3
left
畀bi4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 淠?

How to say luxuriant; water lily in Chinese

“luxuriant; water lily” in Chinese is淠pì

The character 淠 (pì) refers to an abundance of water plants, often associated with lush, verdant growth. It can signify a flourishing environment, particularly in relation to aquatic flora like water lilies. This term is commonly used in literary or poetic contexts to evoke imagery of natural beauty.

When to use 淠

Learners might confuse 淠 with similar characters related to water or plants, such as 池 (chí) for pond. It is typically used in formal or literary contexts rather than everyday conversation, so be mindful of the register when employing it. Collocations may include phrases describing nature or scenery.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 淠 with 池 (chí), thinking they have the same meaning. Remember that 淠 specifically emphasizes the luxuriance of water plants, while 池 is simply a pond.

Write 淠

淠

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Word Family of 淠

Words Containing This Character1
淠pìluxuriant (of water plants)
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Compound Meaning

What does 淠 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 淠

淠 refers to an abundance of water plants, particularly water lilies, and conveys a sense of lushness.

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