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岷 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
岷mínthe Min mountains; the Min riverns, 8 strokes, radical 山, rank #60024, Very Hard
岷mínname of a river in Sichuanunknown, 8 strokes, radical 山, rank #60024, Very Hard
mín(min2) T2
  1. 1the Min mountains; the Min river
  2. 2name of a river in Sichuan
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March 24, 2026

岷mín(min2)

岷 (mín) refers to the Min Mountains and the Min River, which are significant geographical features in Sichuan province, China. This character is commonly used in geographical contexts and when discussing local culture, nature, and history. It is important to understand the character's association with the region it represents.

Strokes8Radical山Frequency#60024DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

The Min River has historical importance in Sichuan as it has shaped the region's agriculture and culture for centuries. Understanding 岷 helps learners appreciate the natural landscape that has influenced local traditions and lifestyles.

Memory Tip

Imagine a majestic mountain (山) rising above the land, with a river (水) flowing through it, creating a scenic view. The sound 'mín' can be remembered by picturing a 'mini' river winding through the mountains, creating a vibrant landscape.

Meanings of 岷

mín(min2)
1the Min mountains; the Min river
2name of a river in Sichuan
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About 岷

岷Simplified
8Strokes
山Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 岷

Usage Notes

岷 is often seen in geographical names and is used in both formal and informal contexts. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding characters or using it without the proper context of location. It is essential to pair it with the appropriate context to convey its geographical significance.

HSK Study Tips

While 岷 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to higher-level geographical terms and names in Chinese, which learners might encounter when studying Chinese geography or discussing Sichuan. Students should focus on integrating it with other geographical terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 岷 with other similar characters like 闽 (mǐn), which refers to a different region. It is important to remember that 岷 specifically relates to the Min Mountains and River in Sichuan.

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Etymology of 岷

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

mountain

Semantic (meaning)山
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Phonetic (sound)民
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Case file: 岷

  1. 1The meaning half山 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half民 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaymountain
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 岷?

Decomposition of 岷

IDS Structure⿰山民
岷Full Character
=
山Shan1
left
民Min2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 岷?

How to say the Min mountains; the Min river in Chinese

“the Min mountains; the Min river” in Chinese is岷mín

岷 (mín) refers to the Min Mountains and the Min River, which are significant geographical features in Sichuan province, China. This character is commonly used in geographical contexts and when discussing local culture, nature, and history. It is important to understand the character's association with the region it represents.

When to use 岷

岷 is often seen in geographical names and is used in both formal and informal contexts. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding characters or using it without the proper context of location. It is essential to pair it with the appropriate context to convey its geographical significance.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 岷 with other similar characters like 闽 (mǐn), which refers to a different region. It is important to remember that 岷 specifically relates to the Min Mountains and River in Sichuan.

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岷

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Word Family of 岷

Words Containing This Character3
岷mínname of a river in Sichuan
岷江Minjiang River (Sichuan)
岷县Min county in Dingxi 定西[Dìng​xī], Gansu岷縣
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Compound Meaning

What does 岷 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 岷

岷 refers to the Min Mountains and Min River in Sichuan, significant natural landmarks.

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