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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鄹zōuthe name of a state; surnameg, 16 strokes, radical 阝
鄹zōuname of a stateunknown, 16 strokes, radical 阝
鄹zōusurname Zouunknown, 16 strokes, radical 阝
zōu(Zou1)zou T1
  1. 1the name of a state; surname
  2. 2name of a state
Also a Chinese surname, Zou — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

鄹zōu(Zou1)

鄹 (zōu) refers to a historical state during the Spring and Autumn period in ancient China, as well as a Chinese surname. It is not commonly used in modern contexts but may appear in historical texts or discussions about ancient Chinese states.

Strokes16Radical阝
Cultural note

鄹 relates to the rich tapestry of China's feudal states during the Spring and Autumn period, a time of significant political and cultural development that shaped China's history.

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Imagine a small village named 'Zou' surrounded by tall trees (the radical '阝' indicating a location). Picture villagers proudly carrying a scroll that tells the history of their state, which helps you remember both the sound and meaning.

Meanings of 鄹

zōu(Zou1)
1the name of a state; surname
2name of a state
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鄹Simplified
16Strokes
阝Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

鄹 is mainly used in historical contexts or as a surname. Be careful not to confuse it with more common characters that share a similar pronunciation but have different meanings. It's also important to use the correct tone, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other words.

HSK Study Tips

Although 鄹 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with the historical themes prevalent in HSK Level 5 materials. Students should focus on recognizing it in historical texts and understanding its significance in the context of ancient Chinese history.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 鄹 as 'zǒu' instead of the correct 'zōu'. Another mistake is using it in daily conversation where it may not be appropriate, as it is mainly historical.

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Etymology of 鄹

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

Semantic (meaning)阝
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Phonetic (sound)聚
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Origin

鄹 = 阝 + 聚. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 鄹

IDS Structure⿰聚阝
鄹Full character
=
聚ju4
left
阝yi4
right
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How to say the name of a state; surname in Chinese

“the name of a state; surname” in Chinese is鄹zōu

鄹 (zōu) refers to a historical state during the Spring and Autumn period in ancient China, as well as a Chinese surname. It is not commonly used in modern contexts but may appear in historical texts or discussions about ancient Chinese states.

When to use 鄹

鄹 is mainly used in historical contexts or as a surname. Be careful not to confuse it with more common characters that share a similar pronunciation but have different meanings. It's also important to use the correct tone, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 鄹 as 'zǒu' instead of the correct 'zōu'. Another mistake is using it in daily conversation where it may not be appropriate, as it is mainly historical.

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Word Family of 鄹

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鄹zōusurname Zou

Frequently Asked Questions about 鄹

鄹 refers to a historical state in ancient China and is also a surname.

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