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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
澠miǎnthe name of a river in Shandongx, 16 strokes, radical 氵
miǎn(mian3) T3
  1. 1the name of a river in Shandong
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March 24, 2026

澠miǎn(mian3)

澠 (miǎn) refers specifically to a river in Shandong province, China. It is not a commonly used character in everyday conversation but may appear in geographical contexts or discussions about local history and culture.

Strokes16Radical氵
Cultural Note

The 澠 River is part of the natural landscape of Shandong, a province known for its rich history and cultural heritage, including Confucius and various historical sites. Understanding local rivers like 澠 can enrich one's appreciation of regional culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a serene river flowing gently through the Shandong landscape. The character 澠 looks like a flowing stream (the water radical 水) combined with a sense of tranquility (the character's form suggests calmness), which can help you remember the pronunciation 'miǎn'.

Meanings of 澠

miǎn(mian3)
1the name of a river in Shandong
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About 澠

澠Simplified
16Strokes
氵Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Since 澠 is a proper noun, it is important to use it in the right context, typically when discussing geography or local landmarks. Do not confuse it with similar-sounding words that carry different meanings, and avoid using it in casual conversation as it may not be recognized.

HSK Study Tips

澠 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, so learners should focus on understanding its geographical significance rather than trying to fit it into common language use. It may come up in specialized contexts or advanced studies related to Chinese geography.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 澠 with similar-sounding characters like 棉 (mián, cotton) or 检 (jiǎn, to check). Remember to associate 澠 specifically with the river to avoid mix-ups.

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Pronunciation of 澠

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Etymology of 澠

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)黽
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Case file: 澠

  1. 1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half黽 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 澠?

Decomposition of 澠

IDS Structure⿰氵黽
澠Full Character
=
氵shui3
left
黽mian3
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 澠?

How to say the name of a river in Shandong in Chinese

“the name of a river in Shandong” in Chinese is澠miǎn

澠 (miǎn) refers specifically to a river in Shandong province, China. It is not a commonly used character in everyday conversation but may appear in geographical contexts or discussions about local history and culture.

When to use 澠

Since 澠 is a proper noun, it is important to use it in the right context, typically when discussing geography or local landmarks. Do not confuse it with similar-sounding words that carry different meanings, and avoid using it in casual conversation as it may not be recognized.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 澠 with similar-sounding characters like 棉 (mián, cotton) or 检 (jiǎn, to check). Remember to associate 澠 specifically with the river to avoid mix-ups.

Write 澠

澠

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Word Family of 澠

Words Containing This Character3
渑miǎnname of a river in Shandong澠
渑池Mianchi county in Sanmenxia 三門峽|三门峡[Sān​mén​xiá], Henan澠池
渑池县Mianchi county in Sanmenxia 三門峽|三门峡[Sān​mén​xiá], Henan澠池縣
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Compound Meaning

What does 渑 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 澠

澠 is the name of a river in Shandong province, China.

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