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March 24, 2026
郏(郟)jiá(jia2)
The character 郏 (jiá) primarily refers to a county in Henan province, China. It can also serve as a surname and is used to denote a district within the same province. While it is not a commonly used character in everyday conversation, understanding its geographical significance can be beneficial for those studying Chinese geography or surnames.
Strokes8Radical阝Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
The use of 郏 as a surname connects to the rich history of family names in China, where many surnames are derived from geographical locations. This highlights the importance of place in Chinese identity and heritage.
Memory Tip
Imagine a cozy village (郏) nestled in the heart of Henan, where people gather to share stories. The character consists of the radical '阝' (which suggests a location or hill) and '甲' (which can be associated with armor or protection), hinting that this place is both safe and significant.
Meanings of 郏
jiá(jia2)
1a county in Henan province; surname
2name of a district in Henan
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About 郏
郏Simplified
郟Traditional
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阝Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a cozy village (郏) nestled in the heart of Henan, where people gather to share stories. The character consists of the radical '阝' (which suggests a location or hill) and '甲' (which can be associated with armor or protection), hinting that this place is both safe and significant.
Usage Notes
This character is primarily used in specific contexts such as geography or family names and is less common in daily conversation. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters. It is important to use the correct tone; the first tone is high and level.
HSK Study Tips
Although 郏 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it can be related to other geographical terms at HSK Level 3 and above. Students should focus on understanding place names and their significance in conversations about locations in China.
Cultural Note
The use of 郏 as a surname connects to the rich history of family names in China, where many surnames are derived from geographical locations. This highlights the importance of place in Chinese identity and heritage.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 郏 with similar characters, such as 家 (jiā, home). For example, saying '我住在郏' (I live in 郏) without context can confuse listeners. Correct usage would clarify it as a place name by saying '我住在河南的郏县' (I live in Jiah County in Henan).
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Cultural Notes for 郏
🏮Cultural insight
The use of 郏 as a surname connects to the rich history of family names in China, where many surnames are derived from geographical locations. This highlights the importance of place in Chinese identity and heritage.
Word Family of 郏
Words Containing This Character2
郏jiáname of a district in Henan郟
郏县Jia county in Pingdingshan 平頂山|平顶山[Píngdǐngshān], Henan郟縣
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Frequently Asked Questions about 郏
It refers to a county in Henan province and can also be a surname.
No, it's primarily used in specific contexts related to geography or surnames.
It is pronounced with a high and level tone as 'jiá'.
