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隰 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
隰xíswamp, marsh, damp lowlandg, 16 strokes, radical 阝
隰xímarshy landunknown, 16 strokes, radical 阝
隰xísurname Xiunknown, 16 strokes, radical 阝
xí(Xi2)xi T2
  1. 1swamp, marsh, damp lowland
  2. 2marshy land
Also a Chinese surname, Xi — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

隰xí(Xi2)

The character 隰 (xí) refers to low-lying areas such as swamps or marshes, characterized by dampness and waterlogged conditions. It can also be a surname, Xi, and is often used in literary contexts to evoke imagery of natural landscapes or wetlands.

Strokes16Radical阝
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese poetry, landscapes, including swamps and marshes represented by 隰, were often used to symbolize tranquility and hidden beauty, reflecting a deep appreciation for nature.

Memory tip

Imagine a damp, marshy area where frogs are croaking. The character 隰 resembles a 'gate' (阝) leading into a 'wetland' (水), and you can remember that 'xí' sounds like 'see' – envision seeing a swamp through that gate.

Meanings of 隰

xí(Xi2)
1swamp, marsh, damp lowland
2marshy land
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隰Simplified
16Strokes
阝Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

In everyday conversation, 隰 is not frequently used, making it more common in literary or poetic contexts. Be cautious with pronunciation, as it may be confused with similar-sounding characters. Common collocations include phrases describing natural landscapes or habitats.

HSK Study Tips

Although 隰 is not an HSK vocabulary item, it connects well with other nature-related words and characters, especially those at HSK 3 and above. Students should focus on recognizing the character in context and associating it with environmental themes.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 隰 with similar characters like 谷 (valley) due to their similar contexts. Remember, 隰 specifically refers to marshy land, while 谷 denotes a valley.

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Etymology of 隰

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)㬎
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Origin

隰 = 阝 + 㬎. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 隰

IDS Structure⿰阝㬎
隰Full character
=
阝yi4
left
㬎xian3
right
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Parts

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How to say swamp, marsh, damp lowland in Chinese

“swamp, marsh, damp lowland” in Chinese is隰xí

The character 隰 (xí) refers to low-lying areas such as swamps or marshes, characterized by dampness and waterlogged conditions. It can also be a surname, Xi, and is often used in literary contexts to evoke imagery of natural landscapes or wetlands.

When to use 隰

In everyday conversation, 隰 is not frequently used, making it more common in literary or poetic contexts. Be cautious with pronunciation, as it may be confused with similar-sounding characters. Common collocations include phrases describing natural landscapes or habitats.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 隰 with similar characters like 谷 (valley) due to their similar contexts. Remember, 隰 specifically refers to marshy land, while 谷 denotes a valley.

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Word Family of 隰

Words containing this character2
隰xílow
隰县Xi county in Linfen 臨汾|临汾[Lín​fén], Shanxi隰縣
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Frequently Asked Questions about 隰

It is rarely used in daily conversation and is more common in literary contexts.

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