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淯 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
淯yùa river in Henan provincezg, 11 strokes, radical 氵
淯yùname of riverunknown, 11 strokes, radical 氵
淯yùold name of Baihe 白河 in Henanunknown, 11 strokes, radical 氵
淯yùsame as 育水unknown, 11 strokes, radical 氵
yù(Yu4)yu T4
  1. 1a river in Henan province
  2. 2name of river
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March 24, 2026

淯yù(Yu4)

The character 淯 (yù) refers specifically to a river in Henan province, and it is an old name for the Baihe River. It can be used in geographical contexts or discussions about water bodies in China, particularly when referring to historical names.

Strokes11Radical氵
Cultural note

The Baihe River, associated with the character 淯, has historical significance in Henan, known for its role in agriculture and ancient settlement patterns. This river reflects the relationship between water resources and the development of civilization in China.

Memory tip

Picture the character 淯, which combines the water radical 氵 and the character 余 (yú), suggesting abundance or surplus. Imagine a river flowing abundantly through Henan, carrying the name 淯, and think of 'yù' as the sound of water gushing.

Meanings of 淯

yù(Yu4)
1a river in Henan province
2name of river
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About 淯

淯Simplified
11Strokes
氵Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

淯 is rarely used in everyday conversation and typically appears in historical or geographical texts. Learners may confuse it with more common water-related characters like 河 (hé, river) or 水 (shuǐ, water). Be cautious of its pronunciation and context.

HSK Study Tips

Although 淯 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects to water-related terms found in lower levels, such as 河 (hé) and 湖 (hú). Focus on the water radical 氵 and practice using it with other water-related words to build contextual understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 淯 with similar-sounding characters like 育 (yù, to nurture) due to the similarity in pronunciation. Ensure you remember that 淯 specifically refers to a river, while 育 relates to growth or raising something.

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Etymology of 淯

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)育
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Origin

淯 = 氵 + 育. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 淯

IDS Structure⿰氵育
淯Full character
=
氵shui3
left
育yu4
right
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How to say a river in Henan province in Chinese

“a river in Henan province” in Chinese is淯yù

The character 淯 (yù) refers specifically to a river in Henan province, and it is an old name for the Baihe River. It can be used in geographical contexts or discussions about water bodies in China, particularly when referring to historical names.

When to use 淯

淯 is rarely used in everyday conversation and typically appears in historical or geographical texts. Learners may confuse it with more common water-related characters like 河 (hé, river) or 水 (shuǐ, water). Be cautious of its pronunciation and context.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 淯 with similar-sounding characters like 育 (yù, to nurture) due to the similarity in pronunciation. Ensure you remember that 淯 specifically refers to a river, while 育 relates to growth or raising something.

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Word Family of 淯

Words containing this character1
淯yùname of river

Frequently Asked Questions about 淯

淯 is pronounced as 'yù', similar to the sound of 'yoo' in English.

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