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濉 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
suīthe name of a riverg, 16 strokes, radical 氵, Very Hard
suīname of a riverunknown, 16 strokes, radical 氵, Very Hard
suī(sui1) T1
  1. 1the name of a river
  2. 2name of a river
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March 24, 2026
suī(sui1)

The character 濉 (suī) refers specifically to a river name in China, particularly the Su River in the Anhui province. It carries connotations of water and flow, and although not commonly used in daily conversation, it is significant in geographic and historical contexts.

Strokes16RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

The Su River is known for its historical significance in Chinese literature and geography, often appearing in poems and writings that celebrate nature. Understanding such river names can provide deeper insights into local culture and heritage.

Memory Tip

Imagine a flowing river (水) carrying the name of 'Su' (sui). The character starts with a water radical (氵), reminding you of its connection to rivers and streams, while its unique shape helps you visualize the winding flow of water.

Meanings of 濉

suī(sui1)
1the name of a river
2name of a river
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About 濉

Simplified
16Strokes
Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 濉

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a flowing river (水) carrying the name of 'Su' (sui). The character starts with a water radical (氵), reminding you of its connection to rivers and streams, while its unique shape helps you visualize the winding flow of water.

Usage Notes

Since 濉 is a proper noun, it is generally used in formal contexts such as geographical texts or historical references. Learners might confuse it with common water-related terms; remember that it specifically names a river and doesn't function as a general term for water.

HSK Study Tips

As this character is not included in the HSK lists, learners at this level should focus on more common water-related vocabulary. However, understanding unique characters like 濉 can expand your knowledge of place names and enhance your reading comprehension skills.

Cultural Note

The Su River is known for its historical significance in Chinese literature and geography, often appearing in poems and writings that celebrate nature. Understanding such river names can provide deeper insights into local culture and heritage.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 濉 as a generic term for water instead of understanding it as a specific river name. For example, saying '我去濉' (I go to Su) without context can confuse native speakers; instead, clarify that you are referring to the Su River specifically.

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Pronunciation of 濉

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Etymology of 濉

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

water

Semantic (meaning)
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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 濉?

Decomposition of 濉

IDS Structure⿰氵睢
Full Character
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shui3
left
Sui1
right
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Cultural Notes for 濉

🏮Cultural insight

The Su River is known for its historical significance in Chinese literature and geography, often appearing in poems and writings that celebrate nature. Understanding such river names can provide deeper insights into local culture and heritage.

Word Family of 濉

Words Containing This Character3
suīname of a river
濉溪县Suixi county in Huaibei 淮北[Huái​běi], Anhui濉溪縣
濉溪Suixi county in Huaibei 淮北[Huái​běi], Anhui
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Compound Meaning

What does 濉 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 濉

No, 濉 is primarily used in specific contexts related to geography and is not typically found in daily speech.