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邘 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
邘yúa state in Henan provincezg, 5 strokes, radical 阝
邘yúsurname Yuunknown, 5 strokes, radical 阝
yú(Yu2)yu T2
  1. 1a state in Henan province
Also a Chinese surname, Yu — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

邘yú(Yu2)

The character 邘 (yú) primarily represents a specific state located in Henan province, China. It can also serve as a surname, Yu, which is relatively common in Chinese culture. This character is seldom used in everyday conversation and is more often encountered in historical or geographical contexts.

Strokes5Radical阝
Cultural note

In Chinese history, states such as the one represented by 邘 may have played a role during the various dynasties, and knowing such place names can enrich one's understanding of historical texts or maps.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'yu' (鱼, fish) swimming in a state (a land area) surrounded by the borders represented by the character 邘. The radical 邑 (yì) signifies a place or state, which connects well to its meaning.

Meanings of 邘

yú(Yu2)
1a state in Henan province
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About 邘

邘Simplified
5Strokes
阝Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

邘 is rarely used in modern spoken Mandarin, primarily appearing in written contexts related to historical references or geography. Be cautious not to confuse it with more commonly used characters that have similar sounds or components. When using as a surname, it is pronounced as 'Yú' with a rising tone.

HSK Study Tips

Although 邘 is not included in the HSK levels, learners should focus on its components, particularly the radical 邑, which often relates to places. Understanding this character can enhance comprehension of geographical terms in Chinese.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 邘 in everyday conversation, thinking it is a common word. In fact, it is very niche and should be reserved for specific contexts concerning geography or history.

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Etymology of 邘

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

place

Semantic (meaning)阝
+
Phonetic (sound)于
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Origin

邘 = 阝 + 于. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 邘

IDS Structure⿰于阝
邘Full character
=
于Yu2
left
阝yi4
right
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Parts

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How to say a state in Henan province in Chinese

“a state in Henan province” in Chinese is邘yú

The character 邘 (yú) primarily represents a specific state located in Henan province, China. It can also serve as a surname, Yu, which is relatively common in Chinese culture. This character is seldom used in everyday conversation and is more often encountered in historical or geographical contexts.

When to use 邘

邘 is rarely used in modern spoken Mandarin, primarily appearing in written contexts related to historical references or geography. Be cautious not to confuse it with more commonly used characters that have similar sounds or components. When using as a surname, it is pronounced as 'Yú' with a rising tone.

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Learners may mistakenly use 邘 in everyday conversation, thinking it is a common word. In fact, it is very niche and should be reserved for specific contexts concerning geography or history.

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邘 refers to a state in Henan province and can also be a surname, Yu.

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