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March 24, 2026
滠(灄)shè(she4)
滠 (shè) refers to a specific river located in Hubei province, China. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation, but may appear in geographical or historical contexts related to the region. Understanding this character can help learners recognize place names and enhance their knowledge of Chinese geography.
Strokes13Radical氵Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
The 滠 River is part of the rich tapestry of Hubei's natural landscapes, which are often celebrated in Chinese poetry and art. This connection to cultural history makes understanding the river's name significant for appreciating regional heritage.
Memory Tip
Imagine a river flowing (the water radical氵) alongside a 'sheep' (the character's phonetic component) grazing by its banks. The image of the sheep by the flowing river helps recall the pronunciation 'shè' and the concept of a river.
Meanings of 滠
shè(she4)
1a river in Hubei province
2name of a river
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About 滠
滠Simplified
灄Traditional
13Strokes
氵Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a river flowing (the water radical氵) alongside a 'sheep' (the character's phonetic component) grazing by its banks. The image of the sheep by the flowing river helps recall the pronunciation 'shè' and the concept of a river.
Usage Notes
滠 is primarily used in formal contexts, such as geographical names. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with more common words for 'river' like 河 (hé). Pay attention to the tone, as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other characters.
HSK Study Tips
While 滠 is not included in HSK vocabulary lists, it can help learners understand the context of rivers in Mandarin. Students at HSK Level 3 and above should focus on recognizing place names and their significance in geography.
Cultural Note
The 滠 River is part of the rich tapestry of Hubei's natural landscapes, which are often celebrated in Chinese poetry and art. This connection to cultural history makes understanding the river's name significant for appreciating regional heritage.
Common Mistakes
Learners might confuse 滠 with more common characters for 'river', using it in inappropriate contexts. For example, saying '我喜欢滠' (I like the 滠) without context is incorrect; it should be used when discussing geography specifically.
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The 滠 River is part of the rich tapestry of Hubei's natural landscapes, which are often celebrated in Chinese poetry and art. This connection to cultural history makes understanding the river's name significant for appreciating regional heritage.
