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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
邗hánan ancient place in the state of Wuns, 5 strokes, radical 阝
邗hánname of an ancient riverunknown, 5 strokes, radical 阝
hán(han2)han T2
  1. 1an ancient place in the state of Wu
  2. 2name of an ancient river
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March 24, 2026

邗hán(han2)

The character 邗 (hán) refers to an ancient place in the state of Wu and is also used to denote an ancient river. It is primarily used in historical texts and geographical references, making it less common in everyday conversation but significant in literary contexts.

Strokes5Radical阝
Cultural note

The character 邗 is often associated with the rich historical narratives of the Wu state, which was prominent during the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history. It reflects the geographical landscape that played a crucial role in ancient Chinese civilization.

Memory tip

Imagine a river flowing through an ancient city; the character 邗 looks like a gate (阝) at the entrance of this historical place. The pronunciation 'hán' can be remembered by thinking of 'Han' as a river of history, connecting ancient tales.

Meanings of 邗

hán(han2)
1an ancient place in the state of Wu
2name of an ancient river
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About 邗

邗Simplified
5Strokes
阝Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is rarely used in modern contexts, so learners might mistakenly use it in casual conversation. It is essential to recognize that it is more formal and historical. Be cautious with tone; 'hán' requires a rising tone, which can be tricky for some learners.

HSK Study Tips

Although 邗 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to historical and geographical terms that may be encountered in advanced studies. Students should focus on understanding its historical significance and be able to reference it when discussing ancient Chinese geography.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 邗 with more commonly used characters due to its rarity. For example, using it in a modern context incorrectly, such as in casual conversation about locations, can lead to confusion; instead, it should be reserved for historical discussions.

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Etymology of 邗

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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place

Semantic (meaning)阝
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Phonetic (sound)干
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Origin

邗 = 阝 + 干. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 邗

IDS Structure⿰干阝
邗Full character
=
干gan1
left
阝yi4
right
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How to say an ancient place in the state of Wu in Chinese

“an ancient place in the state of Wu” in Chinese is邗hán

The character 邗 (hán) refers to an ancient place in the state of Wu and is also used to denote an ancient river. It is primarily used in historical texts and geographical references, making it less common in everyday conversation but significant in literary contexts.

When to use 邗

This character is rarely used in modern contexts, so learners might mistakenly use it in casual conversation. It is essential to recognize that it is more formal and historical. Be cautious with tone; 'hán' requires a rising tone, which can be tricky for some learners.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 邗 with more commonly used characters due to its rarity. For example, using it in a modern context incorrectly, such as in casual conversation about locations, can lead to confusion; instead, it should be reserved for historical discussions.

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Word Family of 邗

Words containing this character3
邗hánname of an ancient river
邗江Hanjiang district of Yangzhou city 揚州市|扬州市[Yáng​zhōu​shì], Jiangsu
邗江区Hanjiang district of Yangzhou city 揚州市|扬州市[Yáng​zhōu​shì], Jiangsu邗江區
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Frequently Asked Questions about 邗

No, it is primarily found in historical texts and references.

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