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酃 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
línga district in Hunan provinceg, 19 strokes, radical 阝, Very Hard
língname of a district in Hunanunknown, 19 strokes, radical 阝, Very Hard
líng(ling2) T2
  1. 1a district in Hunan province
  2. 2name of a district in Hunan
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March 24, 2026
líng(ling2)

The character 酃 (líng) refers specifically to a district located in Hunan Province, China. It is primarily used in geographical contexts and may appear in discussions about regional administration or local culture in Hunan. The term is less commonly used outside of this specific context.

Strokes19RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

Hunan Province is known for its spicy cuisine and rich cultural history, and the district of 酃 is a part of this vibrant tapestry. Understanding its significance can enhance appreciation for the local traditions and culinary practices.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'lingering' aroma from a traditional Hunan dish that ties you to this district. The character 酃 includes the radical for 'sauce' (酉), evoking the rich culinary heritage of Hunan, where flavors linger long after the meal.

Meanings of 酃

líng(ling2)
1a district in Hunan province
2name of a district in Hunan
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About 酃

Simplified
19Strokes
Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 酃

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'lingering' aroma from a traditional Hunan dish that ties you to this district. The character 酃 includes the radical for 'sauce' (酉), evoking the rich culinary heritage of Hunan, where flavors linger long after the meal.

Usage Notes

When using 酃 (líng), ensure clarity by providing context, as it may not be widely recognized outside of geographical discussions. It is typically used in formal contexts, such as government documents or regional descriptions. Be cautious with tone; the first tone (líng) is crucial for correct pronunciation.

HSK Study Tips

Although 酃 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it relates to HSK Level 5 by connecting to words about places and geography. Students should focus on geographical terms and context when expanding vocabulary related to locations.

Cultural Note

Hunan Province is known for its spicy cuisine and rich cultural history, and the district of 酃 is a part of this vibrant tapestry. Understanding its significance can enhance appreciation for the local traditions and culinary practices.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 酃 with similar-sounding characters or use it in informal contexts. For example, using 酃 in everyday conversation without geographical context could lead to confusion; instead, specify that you are discussing the district.

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Pronunciation of 酃

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Etymology of 酃

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

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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 酃?

Decomposition of 酃

IDS Structure⿰霝阝
Full Character
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ling2
left
yi4
right
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Cultural Notes for 酃

🏮Cultural insight

Hunan Province is known for its spicy cuisine and rich cultural history, and the district of 酃 is a part of this vibrant tapestry. Understanding its significance can enhance appreciation for the local traditions and culinary practices.

Word Family of 酃

Words Containing This Character2
língname of a district in Hunan
酃县Ling county in Hunan酃縣
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Compound Meaning

What does 酃 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 酃

酃 specifically refers to a district in Hunan Province.