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鄋sōua county in Shandong provincex, 11 strokes, radical 阝
sōu(Sou1)sou T1
  1. 1a county in Shandong province
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March 24, 2026

鄋sōu(Sou1)

The character 鄋 (sōu) refers to a county located in Shandong province, China. It is primarily used in geographical contexts and is less commonly encountered in everyday conversation. Additionally, it can be seen in the phrase 鄋瞞 (sōu mán), which relates to deceit or misleading behavior.

Strokes11Radical阝
Cultural note

The county of 鄋 has historical significance, particularly in local governance and regional development in Shandong province. Understanding this character can provide insights into local administrative divisions in China.

Memory tip

Imagine a small village (the character's structure) nestled in the rolling hills of Shandong, where people might be deceived (鄋瞞) about the true nature of the land. The 'sōu' sound can be remembered by picturing someone whispering secrets about this hidden county.

Meanings of 鄋

sōu(Sou1)
1a county in Shandong province
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About 鄋

鄋Simplified
11Strokes
阝Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

鄋 is rarely used in modern contexts, so learners may confuse it with similarly pronounced characters. It's important to recognize its specific geographical context and not use it in informal conversations. Ensure the correct tonal pronunciation as it is a high-level phonetic character.

HSK Study Tips

While 鄋 is not part of the current HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your knowledge of place names in Chinese. Students should focus on recognizing the character's relevance in geographic discussions and how it contrasts with more commonly used location names.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 鄋 in everyday conversation instead of its specific geographical context. For example, using it to describe a person or action instead of a place would be incorrect; it should only refer to the county.

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Etymology of 鄋

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

place

Semantic (meaning)阝
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Phonetic (sound)叟
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Origin

鄋 = 阝 + 叟. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 鄋

IDS Structure⿰叟阝
鄋Full character
=
叟sou3
left
阝yi4
right
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Parts

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How to say a county in Shandong province in Chinese

“a county in Shandong province” in Chinese is鄋sōu

The character 鄋 (sōu) refers to a county located in Shandong province, China. It is primarily used in geographical contexts and is less commonly encountered in everyday conversation. Additionally, it can be seen in the phrase 鄋瞞 (sōu mán), which relates to deceit or misleading behavior.

When to use 鄋

鄋 is rarely used in modern contexts, so learners may confuse it with similarly pronounced characters. It's important to recognize its specific geographical context and not use it in informal conversations. Ensure the correct tonal pronunciation as it is a high-level phonetic character.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly use 鄋 in everyday conversation instead of its specific geographical context. For example, using it to describe a person or action instead of a place would be incorrect; it should only refer to the county.

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