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滁 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
滁chúa district in Anhui provincens, 12 strokes, radical 氵
滁chúname of a river in Anhuiunknown, 12 strokes, radical 氵
chú(Chu2) T2
  1. 1a district in Anhui province
  2. 2name of a river in Anhui
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March 24, 2026

滁chú(Chu2)

The character 滁 (chú) refers to a geographical area, specifically a district in Anhui province, China. It can also denote the name of a river in the same province. This character is used primarily in geographical and administrative contexts.

Strokes12Radical氵
Cultural Note

滁 is significant in Chinese history as it is associated with the ancient city of 滁州 (Chuzhou), which has historical importance dating back to the Han dynasty. The district has a rich cultural heritage and is known for its beautiful landscapes.

Memory Tip

Imagine a river flowing through a district in Anhui where the water is so clear that you can see all the way to the bottom. The character 滁 has the water radical (氵) on the left, representing water, while the right side (虫) represents life and movement, helping to connect the idea of a lively, flowing river.

Meanings of 滁

chú(Chu2)
1a district in Anhui province
2name of a river in Anhui
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About 滁

滁Simplified
12Strokes
氵Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 滁

Usage Notes

滁 is primarily used in formal contexts related to geography and administration. A common mistake is using it in everyday conversation, as it is not widely recognized outside of specific contexts. Be cautious with the tone; it is pronounced with a rising tone (chú), which can be confused with other tones.

HSK Study Tips

While 滁 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance knowledge of place names in China, particularly for those studying at HSK Level 4 or higher, where geographical terms become more relevant. Students should focus on recognizing the radical components.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 滁 with other similar-sounding characters due to tone differences, such as 餐 (cān, meal) or 车 (chē, car). Always remember that 滁 is pronounced as chú with a rising tone.

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Etymology of 滁

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)除
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Case file: 滁

  1. 1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half除 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 滁?

Decomposition of 滁

IDS Structure⿰氵除
滁Full Character
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氵shui3
left
除chu2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 滁?

How to say a district in Anhui province in Chinese

“a district in Anhui province” in Chinese is滁chú

The character 滁 (chú) refers to a geographical area, specifically a district in Anhui province, China. It can also denote the name of a river in the same province. This character is used primarily in geographical and administrative contexts.

When to use 滁

滁 is primarily used in formal contexts related to geography and administration. A common mistake is using it in everyday conversation, as it is not widely recognized outside of specific contexts. Be cautious with the tone; it is pronounced with a rising tone (chú), which can be confused with other tones.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 滁 with other similar-sounding characters due to tone differences, such as 餐 (cān, meal) or 车 (chē, car). Always remember that 滁 is pronounced as chú with a rising tone.

Write 滁

滁

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Word Family of 滁

Words Containing This Character3
滁州Chuzhou prefecture-level city in Anhui
滁州市Chuzhou prefecture-level city in Anhui
滁chúname of a river in Anhui
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Compound Meaning

What does 滁州 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 滁

It refers to a district in Anhui province and a river in the same area.

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