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渚 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
渚zhǔislet, sandbarzg, 11 strokes, radical 氵, rank #20778, Very Hard
渚zhǔbankunknown, 11 strokes, radical 氵, rank #20778, Very Hard
zhǔ(zhu3)zhu T3
  1. 1islet, sandbar
  2. 2bank
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March 24, 2026

渚zhǔ(zhu3)

The character 渚 (zhǔ) refers to a small islet or sandbar, typically found in a river or lake. It conveys a sense of a natural formation that is partially submerged, often serving as a resting place for birds or a point of interest in scenic views. This word is commonly used in literary contexts or when describing natural landscapes.

Strokes11Radical氵Frequency#20778DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese literature and poetry, 渚 is often used to evoke tranquil scenes of nature, reflecting the traditional appreciation of landscapes. It is frequently associated with themes of solitude and beauty, often found in classical poetry.

Memory tip

Imagine a small islet (渚) surrounded by water, where you see a 'zh' making waves. The water (氵) signifies that it’s related to nature, while the '主' (zhǔ) component can remind you of a 'main' feature in a landscape, like a sandy bank.

Meanings of 渚

zhǔ(zhu3)
1islet, sandbar
2bank
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About 渚

渚Simplified
11Strokes
氵Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 渚

Quick Contrast

洲 (zhōu) refers to a larger landmass or island, while 渚 (zhǔ) specifically denotes a small islet or sandbar.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 渚 with similar characters like 岸 (àn, bank) or 洲 (zhōu, continent). It is more poetic and less commonly used in everyday conversation. It's important to use 渚 in formal or literary contexts rather than casual speech.

HSK Study Tips

While 渚 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects with HSK Level 4 words related to nature and geography, such as 河 (hé, river) and 岸 (àn, bank). Focus on its usage in descriptive writing or poetry to enhance your vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 渚 interchangeably with 岸 (àn). For example, saying '我在渚上钓鱼' (I fish on the bank) is incorrect; it should be '我在岸上钓鱼' (I fish on the bank).

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Etymology of 渚

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

Phonosemantic compound. 氵 represents the meaning and 者 represents the sound.

Memory hint

water

Semantic (meaning)氵
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Phonetic (sound)者
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Origin

渚 = 氵 + 者. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 渚

IDS Structure⿰氵者
渚Full character
=
氵shui3
left
者zhe3
right
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Parts

Which of these is part of 渚?

How to say islet, sandbar in Chinese

“islet, sandbar” in Chinese is渚zhǔ

The character 渚 (zhǔ) refers to a small islet or sandbar, typically found in a river or lake. It conveys a sense of a natural formation that is partially submerged, often serving as a resting place for birds or a point of interest in scenic views. This word is commonly used in literary contexts or when describing natural landscapes.

When to use 渚

Learners often confuse 渚 with similar characters like 岸 (àn, bank) or 洲 (zhōu, continent). It is more poetic and less commonly used in everyday conversation. It's important to use 渚 in formal or literary contexts rather than casual speech.

渚 or something close to it

洲 (zhōu) refers to a larger landmass or island, while 渚 (zhǔ) specifically denotes a small islet or sandbar.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly use 渚 interchangeably with 岸 (àn). For example, saying '我在渚上钓鱼' (I fish on the bank) is incorrect; it should be '我在岸上钓鱼' (I fish on the bank).

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Word Family of 渚

Words containing this character3
渚zhǔislet
良渚文化Liangzhu (c. 3400-2250 BC), neolithic culture of Changjiang delta
萌渚岭Mengzhu mountain range between south Hunan and Guangxi萌渚嶺
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Frequently Asked Questions about 渚

渚 is not commonly used in daily conversations but is found in literary descriptions of nature.

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