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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
潟xìsalt marsh, scrublandzg, 15 strokes, radical 氵
潟xìsaline landunknown, 15 strokes, radical 氵
xì(xi4)xi T4
  1. 1salt marsh, scrubland
  2. 2saline land
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March 24, 2026

潟xì(xi4)

The character 潟 (xì) refers to a type of coastal wetland, specifically a salt marsh or saline area. These regions are characterized by the presence of salt-tolerant vegetation and are often found in estuarine environments. The term is commonly used in ecological and geographical contexts.

Strokes15Radical氵
Cultural Note

Salt marshes are significant in Chinese coastal ecosystems and play a critical role in biodiversity. They are often highlighted in discussions about environmental protection and the balance of coastal habitats in China.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'sea' (the water radical 氵) where salty 'scrubs' (the character's association with scrubland) grow. Visualize a marshy area where scrubbing salt off your hands is needed! The 'xì' sound can remind you of 'sea' and 'scrub' combining to form this unique ecosystem.

Meanings of 潟

xì(xi4)
1salt marsh, scrubland
2saline land
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About 潟

潟Simplified
15Strokes
氵Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This term is relatively formal and is primarily used in academic or environmental discussions. Be cautious not to confuse 潟 with similar-sounding words; context is crucial. It often collocates with words like '湿地' (wetland) and '生态' (ecology).

HSK Study Tips

While 潟 is not included in HSK, it relates to other water-related terms in HSK vocabulary, like 河 (river) and 湖 (lake). Focus on understanding the context in which it is used, especially in environmental science.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 潟 with more common water-related terms like 湖 (lake) or 河 (river), leading to incorrect usage in context. For example, saying '我喜欢去潟' (I like going to the salt marsh) is correct if referring to the specific ecological site, but may be inappropriate in casual conversation.

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Etymology of 潟

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

water

Semantic (meaning)氵
+
Phonetic (sound)舄
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Origin

潟 = 氵 + 舄. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 潟

IDS Structure⿰氵舄
潟Full Character
=
氵shui3
left
舄xi4
right
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How to say salt marsh, scrubland in Chinese

“salt marsh, scrubland” in Chinese is潟xì

The character 潟 (xì) refers to a type of coastal wetland, specifically a salt marsh or saline area. These regions are characterized by the presence of salt-tolerant vegetation and are often found in estuarine environments. The term is commonly used in ecological and geographical contexts.

When to use 潟

This term is relatively formal and is primarily used in academic or environmental discussions. Be cautious not to confuse 潟 with similar-sounding words; context is crucial. It often collocates with words like '湿地' (wetland) and '生态' (ecology).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 潟 with more common water-related terms like 湖 (lake) or 河 (river), leading to incorrect usage in context. For example, saying '我喜欢去潟' (I like going to the salt marsh) is correct if referring to the specific ecological site, but may be inappropriate in casual conversation.

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Word Family of 潟

Words Containing This Character4
新潟Niigata, a city and prefecture in Japan
新潟县Niigata prefecture in northwest Japan新潟縣
潟湖lagoon
潟xìsaline land
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Frequently Asked Questions about 潟

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

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