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渖 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
渖shěnwater, liquid, juice; to pourzg, 11 strokes, radical 氵
渖shěnold variant of 瀋|沈[shen3]unknown, 11 strokes, radical 氵
shěn(shen3) T3
  1. 1water, liquid, juice; to pour
  2. 2old variant of 瀋|沈[shen3]
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March 24, 2026

渖shěn(shen3)

The character 渖 (shěn) primarily refers to water, liquid, or juice. It can also mean 'to pour' and is considered an older variant of the character 沈 (shěn), which has similar meanings related to liquid and depth.

Strokes11Radical氵
Cultural Note

In ancient Chinese literature, water has often been a symbol of life and purity, and characters associated with water, like 渖, reflect this cultural significance. Understanding these characters can provide deeper insight into Chinese poetry and philosophy.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large pot filled with water (the radical 水) where you 'pour' (渖) the contents out. The sound 'shěn' can be remembered by thinking of 'shedding' water from the pot, creating a visual connection with the action of pouring.

Meanings of 渖

shěn(shen3)
1water, liquid, juice; to pour
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About 渖

渖Simplified
11Strokes
氵Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 渖

Quick Contrast

渖 (shěn) vs 沉 (chén) — use 渖 when specifically referring to pouring or liquid, while 沉 emphasizes sinking or depth.

Usage Notes

This character is less commonly used in modern contexts compared to its variant 沈. Be cautious with pronunciation, as it can be confused with other similar-sounding characters. It's typically used in literary or formal contexts rather than everyday speech.

HSK Study Tips

While 渖 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK Level 3 and above words related to water and pouring, such as 水 (water) and 倒 (to pour). Focus on recognizing its structure and historical usage to enhance your understanding of related characters.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 渖 with 沈 due to their similar meanings and pronunciations. It's important to remember that 渖 is used less frequently and may appear in historical texts, so context is key.

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Pronunciation of 渖

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Etymology of 渖

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)审
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Case file: 渖

  1. 1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half审 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 渖?

Decomposition of 渖

IDS Structure⿰氵审
渖Full Character
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氵shui3
left
审shen3
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 渖?

How to say water, liquid, juice; to pour in Chinese

“water, liquid, juice; to pour” in Chinese is渖shěn

The character 渖 (shěn) primarily refers to water, liquid, or juice. It can also mean 'to pour' and is considered an older variant of the character 沈 (shěn), which has similar meanings related to liquid and depth.

When to use 渖

This character is less commonly used in modern contexts compared to its variant 沈. Be cautious with pronunciation, as it can be confused with other similar-sounding characters. It's typically used in literary or formal contexts rather than everyday speech.

渖 or something close to it

渖 (shěn) vs 沉 (chén) — use 渖 when specifically referring to pouring or liquid, while 沉 emphasizes sinking or depth.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 渖 with 沈 due to their similar meanings and pronunciations. It's important to remember that 渖 is used less frequently and may appear in historical texts, so context is key.

Write 渖

渖

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Word Family of 渖

Words Containing This Character1
渖shěnliquid
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Compound Meaning

What does 渖 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 渖

No, 渖 is considered an archaic variant and is rarely used in contemporary language.

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