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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
濉suīthe name of a riverg, 16 strokes, radical 氵
濉suīname of a riverunknown, 16 strokes, radical 氵
suī(sui1)sui T1
  1. 1the name of a river
  2. 2name of a river
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March 24, 2026

濉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.

Strokes16Radical氵
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

濉Simplified
16Strokes
氵Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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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Since 濉 is a proper noun, it is generally used in formal contexts such as geographical texts or historical references.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.

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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Etymology of 濉

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)睢
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Origin

濉 = 氵 + 睢. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 濉

IDS Structure⿰氵睢
濉Full character
=
氵shui3
left
睢Sui1
right
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Parts

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How to say the name of a river in Chinese

“the name of a river” in Chinese is濉suī

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.

When to use 濉

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.

What learners get wrong

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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Word Family of 濉

Words containing this character3
濉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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Frequently asked questions about 濉

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

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