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滎 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
xínga county in Henan; the sound of waves crashingx, 14 strokes, radical 水, Very Hard
xíng(xing2) T2
  1. 1a county in Henan; the sound of waves crashing
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March 24, 2026
xíng(xing2)

The character 滎 (xíng) primarily refers to a county in Henan Province, China. Additionally, it can describe the sound of waves crashing, evoking imagery of water and movement, often used in literary contexts or poetic expressions.

Strokes14RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

The character 滎 has historical significance as it relates to the geography of Henan, a province rich in Chinese history. Exploring local landmarks or historical sites in this county can provide deeper insights into its cultural heritage.

Memory Tip

Imagine a river (水) that flows through a county (县) in Henan, where you can hear the waves crashing (滎). The water and the sound together create a vivid scene, helping you remember both the meaning and the pronunciation 'xíng'.

Meanings of 滎

xíng(xing2)
1a county in Henan; the sound of waves crashing
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About 滎

Simplified
14Strokes
Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 滎

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a river (水) that flows through a county (县) in Henan, where you can hear the waves crashing (滎). The water and the sound together create a vivid scene, helping you remember both the meaning and the pronunciation 'xíng'.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 滎 with similar-sounding characters. This word is more commonly found in literary or geographic contexts rather than everyday conversation, so it may not be used frequently in informal speech.

HSK Study Tips

Although 滎 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your reading comprehension, especially in literature. Focus on recognizing its components, like the water radical (水), which connects to its meanings.

Cultural Note

The character 滎 has historical significance as it relates to the geography of Henan, a province rich in Chinese history. Exploring local landmarks or historical sites in this county can provide deeper insights into its cultural heritage.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 滎 with similar characters like 清 (qīng), which means 'clear'. Remember, 滎 relates to waves and sound, while 清 refers to clarity. Avoid using 滎 in contexts where clarity is meant.

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Pronunciation of 滎

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Etymology of 滎

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

water

Semantic (meaning)
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 滎?

Decomposition of 滎

IDS Structure⿳炏冖水
Full Character
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kai4
top
mi4
middle
Shui3
bottom
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Cultural Notes for 滎

🏮Cultural insight

The character 滎 has historical significance as it relates to the geography of Henan, a province rich in Chinese history. Exploring local landmarks or historical sites in this county can provide deeper insights into its cultural heritage.

Word Family of 滎

Words Containing This Character6
荥阳Xingyang city and county in Henan滎陽
荥阳市Xingyang county level city in Zhengzhou 鄭州|郑州[Zhēng​zhōu], Henan滎陽市
xíngplace name
荥经县Yingjing county in Ya'an 雅安[Yǎ​'ān], Sichuan滎經縣
荥经Yingjing county in Ya'an 雅安[Yǎ​'ān], Sichuan滎經
荥阳县Xingyang county in Henan滎陽縣
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Compound Meaning

What does 荥阳 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 滎

滎 is not typically used in daily conversations as it is more relevant to specific geographical or literary contexts.