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March 24, 2026
潼tóng(tong2)
The character '潼' (tóng) primarily refers to something that is high or lofty, often used in geographical contexts such as a mountain pass. It can denote a sense of elevation or prominence, both literally in topography and metaphorically in status or importance.
Strokes15Radical氵Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
'潼' is often associated with specific mountain passes in China, which are significant both historically and geographically, often serving as important routes for trade and travel.
Memory Tip
Imagine a tall mountain (which represents the meaning of 'high') with a river flowing at its base, signified by the water radical '氵'. The sound 'tóng' can be remembered by picturing a 'tall tongue' extending upwards, representing the lofty nature of this character.
Meanings of 潼
tóng(tong2)
1high, lofty; a mountain pass
2name of a pass
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潼Simplified
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氵Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a tall mountain (which represents the meaning of 'high') with a river flowing at its base, signified by the water radical '氵'. The sound 'tóng' can be remembered by picturing a 'tall tongue' extending upwards, representing the lofty nature of this character.
Usage Notes
While '潼' is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it can appear in geographical names and formal contexts. Be cautious with pronunciation and tones, as 'tóng' can be confused with other similar-sounding words in Mandarin.
HSK Study Tips
Although '潼' is not included in the official HSK levels, its components can help students connect with characters that involve nature and topography. Focus on recognizing the water radical '氵' and its implications in other characters.
Cultural Note
'潼' is often associated with specific mountain passes in China, which are significant both historically and geographically, often serving as important routes for trade and travel.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse '潼' with phonetically similar characters like '同' (tóng, meaning 'same'). For example, saying '同关' instead of '潼关' is incorrect; the correct name is '潼关'.
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Cultural Notes for 潼
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'潼' is often associated with specific mountain passes in China, which are significant both historically and geographically, often serving as important routes for trade and travel.
Word Family of 潼
Words Containing This Character9
潼关Tongguan County in Weinan 渭南[Wèinán], Shaanxi潼關
潼tónghigh
临潼Lintong District of Xi’an 西安市[Xī'ānShì], Shaanxi臨潼
临潼区Lintong District of Xi’an 西安市[Xī'ānShì], Shaanxi臨潼區
潼南Tongnan suburban county in Chongqing municipality, formerly in Sichuan
潼南县Tongnan suburban county in Chongqing municipality, formerly in Sichuan潼南縣
梓潼Zitong county in Mianyang 綿陽|绵阳[Miányáng], north Sichuan
潼关县Tongguan County in Weinan 渭南[Wèinán], Shaanxi潼關縣
梓潼县Zitong county in Mianyang 綿陽|绵阳[Miányáng], north Sichuan梓潼縣
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What does 潼关 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 潼
'潼' can refer to a high mountain pass, for example, '潼关' (Tóngguān), which is a famous pass in China.
'潼' is not commonly used in daily conversation, but it can be found in place names and formal writing.
'潼' is pronounced as 'tóng' with a rising tone, similar to the tone in 'tongue'.
