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邕 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
邕yōngformer or literary name for Nanning (in Guangxi)ns, 10 strokes, radical 邑
邕yōngYong river (Guangxi)unknown, 10 strokes, radical 邑
邕yōngNanning (Guangxi)unknown, 10 strokes, radical 邑
邕yōngold variant of 壅[yong1]unknown, 10 strokes, radical 邑
yōng(Yong1)yong T1
  1. 1former or literary name for Nanning (in Guangxi)
  2. 2Yong river (Guangxi)
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March 24, 2026

邕yōng(Yong1)

The character 邕 (yōng) refers to a historical or literary name associated with Nanning, the capital city of Guangxi in southern China. It can also denote the Yong River, which flows through the Guangxi region. This character is less commonly used in modern contexts and may appear in literary texts or historical references.

Strokes10Radical邑
Cultural note

邕 is significant in understanding the cultural identity of Guangxi, where Nanning serves as a cultural and political hub, reflecting the region's diverse heritage and importance in Chinese history.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'young' (yōng) person standing by the riverbank in Nanning, gazing at the flowing Yong River. The character 邕 looks like a person (the 'young' individual) surrounded by a flowing river, symbolizing its connection to the place.

Meanings of 邕

yōng(Yong1)
1former or literary name for Nanning (in Guangxi)
2Yong river (Guangxi)
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About 邕

邕Simplified
10Strokes
邑Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

邕 is primarily used in specific geographical or historical contexts, so it may not be familiar in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with more common words; it is best suited for formal or literary contexts. Learners should also pay attention to the tone, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other characters.

HSK Study Tips

As 邕 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, learners should focus on understanding its context within literary texts. Connecting it with geographic terms and regional names in Guangxi will enhance retention and comprehension.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 邕 in casual conversation, not realizing it is primarily a literary term. For example, saying '我在邕住' (Wǒ zài yōng zhù) instead of '我在南宁住' (Wǒ zài nánníng zhù) is incorrect; use Nanning for everyday conversation.

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Etymology of 邕

Formation typeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory hint

The area 邑 around a river 巛

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Decomposition of 邕

IDS Structure⿱巛邑
邕Full character
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巛chuan1
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邑yi4
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How to say former or literary name for Nanning (in Guangxi) in Chinese

“former or literary name for Nanning (in Guangxi)” in Chinese is邕yōng

The character 邕 (yōng) refers to a historical or literary name associated with Nanning, the capital city of Guangxi in southern China. It can also denote the Yong River, which flows through the Guangxi region. This character is less commonly used in modern contexts and may appear in literary texts or historical references.

When to use 邕

邕 is primarily used in specific geographical or historical contexts, so it may not be familiar in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with more common words; it is best suited for formal or literary contexts. Learners should also pay attention to the tone, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other characters.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 邕 in casual conversation, not realizing it is primarily a literary term. For example, saying '我在邕住' (Wǒ zài yōng zhù) instead of '我在南宁住' (Wǒ zài nánníng zhù) is incorrect; use Nanning for everyday conversation.

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Word Family of 邕

Words containing this character3
邕yōngsurname Yong
邕宁Yongnning District of Nanning City 南寧市|南宁市[Nán​níng​Shì], Guangxi邕寧
邕宁区Yongnning District of Nanning City 南寧市|南宁市[Nán​níng​Shì], Guangxi邕寧區
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Frequently Asked Questions about 邕

邕 is mostly used in historical or literary contexts to refer to Nanning or the Yong River, and is not commonly used in everyday language.

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