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邛 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
邛qióngmound; in distressns, 5 strokes, radical 阝
邛qióngplace nameunknown, 5 strokes, radical 阝
qióng(qiong2) T2
  1. 1mound; in distress
  2. 2place name
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March 24, 2026

邛qióng(qiong2)

The character 邛 (qióng) primarily refers to a mound or hill, often used in geographical contexts. It can also imply a state of distress or difficulty, which adds a nuanced emotional layer to its usage. Additionally, it is associated with certain place names in China, reflecting its geographical significance.

Strokes5Radical阝
Cultural Note

邛 is associated with the ancient town of 邛崃 (Qiónglái) in Sichuan Province, which has a rich history and cultural significance, particularly in relation to tea culture and local traditions.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'mound' shaped like a 'Q' that is 'ong' (long) in distress. Picture a hill that looks like a sad face, emphasizing the emotional aspect of the character. The '邛' represents both the physical mound and the emotional weight it carries.

Meanings of 邛

qióng(qiong2)
1mound; in distress
2place name
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About 邛

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

Be cautious with the pronunciation, as misplacing the tone can change the meaning entirely. It is used more often in formal contexts or specific place names, so be aware of its appropriate use. Common collocations might include phrases related to geography or emotional states.

HSK Study Tips

Although 邛 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it can help learners connect with other geographical terms. Focus on recognizing the character in context, especially in place names, which often appear in reading exercises at intermediate levels.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 邛 with similar characters due to its pronunciation. For example, saying 'qiáng' instead of 'qióng' can lead to misunderstandings. It's important to practice the correct tone to convey the intended meaning.

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Etymology of 邛

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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hill

Semantic (meaning)阝
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Phonetic (sound)工
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Case file: 邛

  1. 1The meaning half阝 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half工 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayhill
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 邛?

Decomposition of 邛

IDS Structure⿰工阝
邛Full Character
=
工gong1
left
阝yi4
right
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How to say mound; in distress in Chinese

“mound; in distress” in Chinese is邛qióng

The character 邛 (qióng) primarily refers to a mound or hill, often used in geographical contexts. It can also imply a state of distress or difficulty, which adds a nuanced emotional layer to its usage. Additionally, it is associated with certain place names in China, reflecting its geographical significance.

When to use 邛

Be cautious with the pronunciation, as misplacing the tone can change the meaning entirely. It is used more often in formal contexts or specific place names, so be aware of its appropriate use. Common collocations might include phrases related to geography or emotional states.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 邛 with similar characters due to its pronunciation. For example, saying 'qiáng' instead of 'qióng' can lead to misunderstandings. It's important to practice the correct tone to convey the intended meaning.

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邛

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Word Family of 邛

Words Containing This Character5
邛崃Qionglai county level city in Chengdu 成都[Chéng​dū], Sichuan邛崍
邛qióngmound
邛崃市Qionglai county level city in Chengdu 成都[Chéng​dū], Sichuan邛崍市
邛崃山Mt Qionglai in west Sichuan, the watershed between Minjiang 岷江 and Daduhe 大渡河邛崍山
邛崃山脉Qionglai mountains on the boundary of the Sichuan basin 四川盆地邛崍山脈
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Compound Meaning

What does 邛崃 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 邛

邛 can mean a mound or hill, signify distress, and is also used in specific place names in China.

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