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鄣 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鄣zhāngplace nameunknown, 13 strokes, radical 阝
鄣zhāngan ancient city in Jiangsu provinceg, 13 strokes, radical 阝
zhāng(zhang1) T1
  1. 1place name
  2. 2an ancient city in Jiangsu province
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March 24, 2026

鄣zhāng(zhang1)

The character 鄣 (zhāng) refers to an ancient city located in Jiangsu province, China. It is primarily used as a place name and is not commonly encountered in everyday conversation. Understanding its historical and geographical significance can enrich your appreciation of Chinese place names.

Strokes13Radical阝
Cultural Note

The city of 鄣 has historical importance in the context of Jiangsu's rich culture and development. It reflects the ancient urban planning and societal organization that characterized Chinese cities during historical periods.

Memory Tip

Imagine a grand city gate (the radical '阝' suggests a location) that leads you into the ancient city of 鄣. Picture yourself stepping into a vibrant marketplace where history comes alive, helping you remember both the character and its pronunciation, zhāng, by associating it with the sound of a bustling crowd.

Meanings of 鄣

zhāng(zhang1)
1place name
2an ancient city in Jiangsu province
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About 鄣

鄣Simplified
13Strokes
阝Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 鄣

Usage Notes

鄣 is primarily used in historical texts or geographic discussions, making it less common in casual conversation. Be cautious of its contextual usage, as it can easily be confused with other place names. It's important to maintain the correct tone (first tone) when pronouncing it.

HSK Study Tips

Although 鄣 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be a useful addition for students interested in ancient Chinese geography. Focus on recognizing place names and their historical context, which can enhance your overall understanding of regional studies in Chinese language.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 鄣 by using a different tone, such as zhàng (fourth tone), which changes the meaning entirely. Ensure you use the first tone, zhāng, to convey the correct reference to the ancient city.

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Etymology of 鄣

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

city

Semantic (meaning)阝
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Phonetic (sound)章
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Case file: 鄣

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

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 鄣?

Decomposition of 鄣

IDS Structure⿰章阝
鄣Full Character
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章Zhang1
left
阝yi4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 鄣?

How to say place name in Chinese

“place name” in Chinese is鄣zhāng

The character 鄣 (zhāng) refers to an ancient city located in Jiangsu province, China. It is primarily used as a place name and is not commonly encountered in everyday conversation. Understanding its historical and geographical significance can enrich your appreciation of Chinese place names.

When to use 鄣

鄣 is primarily used in historical texts or geographic discussions, making it less common in casual conversation. Be cautious of its contextual usage, as it can easily be confused with other place names. It's important to maintain the correct tone (first tone) when pronouncing it.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 鄣 by using a different tone, such as zhàng (fourth tone), which changes the meaning entirely. Ensure you use the first tone, zhāng, to convey the correct reference to the ancient city.

Write 鄣

鄣

Practice writing 鄣 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Word Family of 鄣

Words Containing This Character1
鄣zhāngplace name
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Compound Meaning

What does 鄣 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 鄣

鄣 refers to an ancient city in Jiangsu province and is primarily recognized as a place name.

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