Meanings of 畺
By ear
Play it, then pick what 畺 means.
About 畺
Podcast: 畺
Podcast: 畺
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI study notes for 畺
疆 (jiāng) — use 畺 (jiāng) for historical or literary contexts, while 疆 (jiāng) is preferred in modern usage.
畺 is rarely used in everyday conversation and is more likely to appear in classical literature or historical texts. Learners should be cautious with its pronunciation and ensure they use the correct tone, as it may easily be confused with other similar-sounding words.
Since 畺 is not included in HSK levels, students should focus on its relationship to more common characters like 疆 (jiāng). Understanding its context in historical texts can enhance comprehension of classical literature and the evolution of language.
Learners may confuse 畺 with its modern counterpart 疆, leading to incorrect usage in contemporary contexts. For example, using 畺 in a modern conversation about borders would be incorrect; instead, use 疆.
Pronunciation of 畺
Drill the tone of 畺, say it back, see your pitch against the model voice, and earn XP towards mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 畺 to you
Let me explain 畺 for you
Make it yours
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 畺 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 215 AI credits.
How well do you know 畺?
Learning Lab
Knowing 畺 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
- MeaningFree
- CharacterFree
- PinyinFree
- TonePro
- ListeningPro
- SpeakingPro
- WritingPro
Etymology of 畺
Lines 一 drawn between two plots of land 田
Origin
What kind of character is 畺?
Decomposition of 畺
Parts
Which of these is part of 畺?
How to say boundary, border in Chinese
“boundary, border” in Chinese is畺
The character 畺 (jiāng) refers to a boundary or border, often used in a historical or literary context. It is an old variant of the character 疆, which has a similar meaning and is more commonly used in modern Chinese. Understanding this character is useful for grasping the nuances of geographical and metaphorical boundaries in classical texts.
When to use 畺
畺 is rarely used in everyday conversation and is more likely to appear in classical literature or historical texts. Learners should be cautious with its pronunciation and ensure they use the correct tone, as it may easily be confused with other similar-sounding words.
畺 or something close to it
疆 (jiāng) — use 畺 (jiāng) for historical or literary contexts, while 疆 (jiāng) is preferred in modern usage.
What learners get wrong
Learners may confuse 畺 with its modern counterpart 疆, leading to incorrect usage in contemporary contexts. For example, using 畺 in a modern conversation about borders would be incorrect; instead, use 疆.
Write 畺
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 畺 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Ask Jason
Have a question about 畺?
Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.
Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 215 AI credits.
Word Family of 畺
Frequently asked questions about 畺
No, 畺 is an old variant and is rarely used today; 疆 is the modern equivalent.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 畺?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.