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濘 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
濘nìngmud, mire; muddy, stagnantx, 17 strokes, radical 氵
nìng(ning4) T4
  1. 1mud, mire; muddy, stagnant
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March 24, 2026

濘nìng(ning4)

The character 濘 (nìng) refers to mud or mire, often suggesting a wet, muddy environment that is stagnant or difficult to traverse. It can describe physical conditions such as muddy ground or more metaphorically refer to situations that are stagnant or lacking progress.

Strokes17Radical氵
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, mud and mire can symbolize stagnation in life or business, reflecting the importance of progress and movement. The imagery of mud often appears in poetry and literature to convey deeper meanings about struggle and growth.

Memory Tip

Imagine a muddy pond where the water is brown and still. The character 濘 looks like a mix of water (氵) and something stuck (泥) in it, helping you remember that it signifies muddy, stagnant conditions.

Meanings of 濘

nìng(ning4)
1mud, mire; muddy, stagnant
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About 濘

濘Simplified
17Strokes
氵Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 濘

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 濘 with similar characters related to water or mud, as they can have different nuances. This character is more formal and might not be used in everyday conversation, but rather in literary or descriptive contexts.

HSK Study Tips

Although 濘 is not part of the standard HSK levels, it can be useful for learners familiar with water-related vocabulary. Focus on the radicals and components, particularly the water radical (氵), to help you understand related terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 濘 with similar characters like 泥 (ní), which means mud but in a broader, more common sense. Ensure you understand the specific context and nuances of each character to avoid errors.

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Pronunciation of 濘

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Etymology of 濘

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

Still 寧 water 氵; 寧 also provides the pronunciation

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Case file: 濘

  1. 1The giveawayStill 寧 water 氵; 寧 also provides the pronunciation
  2. 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.

Every clue here comes from the character's recorded structure — nothing is guessed.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 濘?

Decomposition of 濘

IDS Structure⿰氵寧
濘Full Character
=
氵shui3
left
寧ning2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 濘?

How to say mud, mire; muddy, stagnant in Chinese

“mud, mire; muddy, stagnant” in Chinese is濘nìng

The character 濘 (nìng) refers to mud or mire, often suggesting a wet, muddy environment that is stagnant or difficult to traverse. It can describe physical conditions such as muddy ground or more metaphorically refer to situations that are stagnant or lacking progress.

When to use 濘

Be careful not to confuse 濘 with similar characters related to water or mud, as they can have different nuances. This character is more formal and might not be used in everyday conversation, but rather in literary or descriptive contexts.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 濘 with similar characters like 泥 (ní), which means mud but in a broader, more common sense. Ensure you understand the specific context and nuances of each character to avoid errors.

Write 濘

濘

Practice writing 濘 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Word Family of 濘

Words Containing This Character2
泥泞muddy泥濘
泞nìngmuddy濘
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Compound Meaning

What does 泥泞 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 濘

The pinyin for 濘 is 'nìng', pronounced with a falling tone.

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