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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
瀣xièvapor, sea misti, 19 strokes, radical 氵
瀣xièmistunknown, 19 strokes, radical 氵
xiè(xie4)xie T4
  1. 1vapor, sea mist
  2. 2mist
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March 24, 2026

瀣xiè(xie4)

The character 瀣 (xiè) refers to vapor or mist, particularly the kind that arises from water bodies or in humid conditions. It is often used in literary contexts to describe atmospheric phenomena, adding a poetic quality to descriptions of nature.

Strokes19Radical氵
Cultural note

In Chinese poetry, mist (瀣) is often used as a metaphor for uncertainty or fleeting beauty, reflecting the philosophical appreciation for nature's transient qualities. This aligns with traditional Chinese aesthetics.

Memory tip

Imagine a serene lake covered in mist, where the vapor (xiè) dances above the water's surface. The left side of the character (氵) symbolizes water, while the right side suggests something light and ethereal, like vapor.

Meanings of 瀣

xiè(xie4)
1vapor, sea mist
2mist
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About 瀣

瀣Simplified
19Strokes
氵Radical
成语chéngyǔidiom (id.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

This character is typically used in written Chinese rather than spoken language, making it more common in literature and poetry. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; its pronunciation is distinctly 'xiè,' with a falling tone.

HSK Study Tips

Although 瀣 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding this character can enrich your descriptive language skills, particularly for HSK 4 and above. Focus on its usage in literary contexts to enhance your reading comprehension.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 瀣 with other characters that have similar pronunciations or meanings, such as 雾 (wù) for fog. Remember that 瀣 specifically refers to vapor or mist, often in a more poetic sense.

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Etymology of 瀣

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)韰
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Origin

瀣 = 氵 + 韰. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 瀣

IDS Structure⿰氵韰
瀣Full character
=
氵shui3
left
韰xie4
right
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Parts

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How to say vapor, sea mist in Chinese

“vapor, sea mist” in Chinese is瀣xiè

The character 瀣 (xiè) refers to vapor or mist, particularly the kind that arises from water bodies or in humid conditions. It is often used in literary contexts to describe atmospheric phenomena, adding a poetic quality to descriptions of nature.

When to use 瀣

This character is typically used in written Chinese rather than spoken language, making it more common in literature and poetry. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; its pronunciation is distinctly 'xiè,' with a falling tone.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 瀣 with other characters that have similar pronunciations or meanings, such as 雾 (wù) for fog. Remember that 瀣 specifically refers to vapor or mist, often in a more poetic sense.

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Word Family of 瀣

Words containing this character2
沆瀣一气to act in collusion (idiom); in cahoots with沆瀣一氣
瀣xièmist
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Frequently asked questions about 瀣

No, 瀣 is more frequently found in literary contexts than in everyday speech.

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