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March 24, 2026
鄲dān(dan1)
鄲 (dān) refers to a county located in Hebei province, China. It is not commonly used in daily conversation but may appear in geographical or administrative contexts, particularly when discussing locations within China.
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Cultural Note
Hebei province, where 鄲 is located, is significant as it surrounds Beijing and has a rich agricultural history. Understanding local place names helps learners appreciate regional identities in China.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'Dan' standing in a field (乡) with a big sign that says 'County' (县) next to him. The structure of the character '鄲' combines the '阝' (hill) component, suggesting a location, with '单' (single) to remind you of the singular nature of a county.
Meanings of 鄲
dān(dan1)
1a county in Hebei province
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'Dan' standing in a field (乡) with a big sign that says 'County' (县) next to him. The structure of the character '鄲' combines the '阝' (hill) component, suggesting a location, with '单' (single) to remind you of the singular nature of a county.
Usage Notes
Since 鄲 is a specific geographical term, it is typically found in formal contexts, such as government documents or geographic studies. Learners might confuse it with similar-sounding words, so pay attention to pronunciation and context when using it.
HSK Study Tips
While 鄲 is not part of the HSK curriculum, it is useful to understand place names and their significance within Chinese geography. Students should focus on recognizing location-related vocabulary at this level.
Cultural Note
Hebei province, where 鄲 is located, is significant as it surrounds Beijing and has a rich agricultural history. Understanding local place names helps learners appreciate regional identities in China.
Common Mistakes
Learners might mistakenly use 鄲 interchangeably with other place names or assume it has a broader meaning. For example, saying '我住在鄲' (I live in Dan) is incorrect unless you are specifically referring to that county.
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Cultural Notes for 鄲
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Hebei province, where 鄲 is located, is significant as it surrounds Beijing and has a rich agricultural history. Understanding local place names helps learners appreciate regional identities in China.
Word Family of 鄲
Words Containing This Character8
邯郸学步to copy the way they walk in Handan (idiom)邯鄲學步
邯郸also Handan county邯鄲
邯郸市Handan prefecture-level city in Hebei邯鄲市
郸城县Dancheng county in Zhoukou 周口[Zhōukǒu], Henan鄲城縣
郸dānname of a district in Hebei鄲
邯郸县Handan county in Handan 邯鄲|邯郸[Hándān], Hebei邯鄲縣
郸城Dancheng county in Zhoukou 周口[Zhōukǒu], Henan鄲城
邯郸地区Handan county (old name)邯鄲地區
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Frequently Asked Questions about 鄲
鄲 is pronounced as 'dān', where the 'd' is similar to 'd' in 'dog' and the 'ān' has a long 'ah' sound.
No, 鄲 is not typically used in everyday conversation; it is mainly relevant in geographical or administrative contexts.
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