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崃 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
崃láia mountain in Sichuan provinceg, 10 strokes, radical 山
崃láiname of a mountain in Sichuanunknown, 10 strokes, radical 山
lái(lai2) T2
  1. 1a mountain in Sichuan province
  2. 2name of a mountain in Sichuan
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March 24, 2026

崃(崍)lái(lai2)

崃 (lái) refers specifically to a mountain located in Sichuan province, China. It is often used in geographical contexts and can also refer to the region surrounding the mountain. The character may also appear in place names or cultural references related to this area.

Strokes10Radical山
Cultural Note

The mountain 崃 is significant in Sichuan culture, often associated with local legends and natural beauty. It is a part of the rich landscape that defines the region's geography and tourism.

Memory Tip

Think of 崃 (lái) as a 'high' mountain. The radical '山' (shān) represents 'mountain,' and the left part of the character can remind you of a slope or incline. Imagine climbing a steep slope to reach a high peak, linking the character's form to its meaning.

Meanings of 崃

lái(lai2)
1a mountain in Sichuan province
2name of a mountain in Sichuan
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About 崃

崃Simplified
崍Traditional
10Strokes
山Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 崃

Usage Notes

崃 is primarily used in geographical names and should be used in contexts discussing locations or natural features. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding characters; ensure the correct pronunciation and tone are used. This character is more formal and is less likely to be used in casual conversation.

HSK Study Tips

As 崃 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, learners should focus on understanding its context within geographical discussions. Familiarizing yourself with other mountain-related vocabulary at the same level can help reinforce learning.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 崃 as 'lái' with a falling tone instead of the correct rising tone. Additionally, they might confuse it with characters that have similar appearances or sounds, such as 莱 (lái).

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Etymology of 崃

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)来
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Case file: 崃

  1. 1The meaning half山 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half来 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 崃?

Decomposition of 崃

IDS Structure⿰山来
崃Full Character
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山Shan1
left
来lai2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 崃?

How to say a mountain in Sichuan province in Chinese

“a mountain in Sichuan province” in Chinese is崃lái

崃 (lái) refers specifically to a mountain located in Sichuan province, China. It is often used in geographical contexts and can also refer to the region surrounding the mountain. The character may also appear in place names or cultural references related to this area.

When to use 崃

崃 is primarily used in geographical names and should be used in contexts discussing locations or natural features. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding characters; ensure the correct pronunciation and tone are used. This character is more formal and is less likely to be used in casual conversation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 崃 as 'lái' with a falling tone instead of the correct rising tone. Additionally, they might confuse it with characters that have similar appearances or sounds, such as 莱 (lái).

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崃

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Word Family of 崃

Words Containing This Character5
崃láiname of a mountain in Sichuan崍
邛崃Qionglai county level city in Chengdu 成都[Chéng​dū], Sichuan邛崍
邛崃市Qionglai county level city in Chengdu 成都[Chéng​dū], Sichuan邛崍市
邛崃山Mt Qionglai in west Sichuan, the watershed between Minjiang 岷江 and Daduhe 大渡河邛崍山
邛崃山脉Qionglai mountains on the boundary of the Sichuan basin 四川盆地邛崍山脈
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 崃

崃 is pronounced as 'lái' with a rising tone.

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