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渫 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
渫xièto scatter, to disperse; high tideg, 12 strokes, radical 氵
渫xièto dischargeunknown, 12 strokes, radical 氵
渫xièto dredgeunknown, 12 strokes, radical 氵
渫xièsurname Xieunknown, 12 strokes, radical 氵
xiè(Xie4) T4
  1. 1to scatter, to disperse; high tide
  2. 2to discharge
Also a Chinese surname, Xie — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

渫xiè(Xie4)

The character 渫 (xiè) primarily means 'to scatter' or 'to disperse.' It can also refer to the action of discharging or dredging, particularly in contexts related to water. Additionally, it serves as a surname, Xie, which is common in China.

Strokes12Radical氵
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, water management is vital, especially in regions prone to flooding. The concept of scattering water can be tied to agricultural practices and the importance of irrigation in farming communities.

Memory Tip

Visualize a river (the radical 水) scattering its contents widely across a landscape when it floods. The 'xiè' sound can remind you of 'shed,' as in shedding water everywhere during a high tide.

Meanings of 渫

xiè(Xie4)
1to scatter, to disperse; high tide
2to discharge
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About 渫

渫Simplified
12Strokes
氵Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 渫

Usage Notes

Be cautious about using 渫 in formal writing, as it may be less common compared to its synonyms like 散 (sàn). Common collocations include 渫水 (scatter water) and 渫涌 (discharge flow). Pay attention to the correct tone; mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

While 渫 is not included in the HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK Level 3 vocabulary related to water and movement. Focus on its usage in context with words like 水 (water) and 散 (scatter) for better understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 渫 with similar-sounding characters like 泄 (xiè), which means 'to leak.' For example, saying '我渫水' (wǒ xiè shuǐ) instead of '我泄水' (wǒ xiè shuǐ) can alter the intended meaning.

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Etymology of 渫

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)枼
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Case file: 渫

  1. 1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half枼 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 渫?

Decomposition of 渫

IDS Structure⿰氵枼
渫Full Character
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氵shui3
left
枼ye4
right
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Which of these is a component of 渫?

How to say to scatter, to disperse; high tide in Chinese

“to scatter, to disperse; high tide” in Chinese is渫xiè

The character 渫 (xiè) primarily means 'to scatter' or 'to disperse.' It can also refer to the action of discharging or dredging, particularly in contexts related to water. Additionally, it serves as a surname, Xie, which is common in China.

When to use 渫

Be cautious about using 渫 in formal writing, as it may be less common compared to its synonyms like 散 (sàn). Common collocations include 渫水 (scatter water) and 渫涌 (discharge flow). Pay attention to the correct tone; mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 渫 with similar-sounding characters like 泄 (xiè), which means 'to leak.' For example, saying '我渫水' (wǒ xiè shuǐ) instead of '我泄水' (wǒ xiè shuǐ) can alter the intended meaning.

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Word Family of 渫

Words Containing This Character1
渫xièto get rid of
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Compound Meaning

What does 渫 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 渫

It is pronounced as 'xiè,' with a falling tone.

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