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嵊 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
嵊shènga district in Zhejiangns, 13 strokes, radical 山
嵊shèngname of a district in Zhejiangunknown, 13 strokes, radical 山
shèng(sheng4) T4
  1. 1a district in Zhejiang
  2. 2name of a district in Zhejiang
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March 24, 2026

嵊shèng(sheng4)

The character 嵊 (shèng) refers to a specific district in Zhejiang Province, China. It is often used in geographical contexts and can indicate a place name, highlighting its importance in regional identification.

Strokes13Radical山
Cultural Note

The district of 嵊 is known for its local culture and heritage, reflecting the rich history of Zhejiang Province, which is famous for its beautiful landscapes and historical sites.

Memory Tip

Imagine a mountain (山) with a sense of 'surprise' (生) rising up from it. The character 嵊 has a mountain radical, suggesting that it is a place related to geography, while the pronunciation 'shèng' can be remembered as 'shocking' in a serene landscape.

Meanings of 嵊

shèng(sheng4)
1a district in Zhejiang
2name of a district in Zhejiang
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About 嵊

嵊Simplified
13Strokes
山Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 嵊

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 嵊 with similar-sounding characters that denote other geographical terms. It is primarily used in formal contexts, such as maps or administrative discussions, and should not be used in casual conversation about unrelated topics.

HSK Study Tips

Though 嵊 is not included in the HSK levels, understanding its components can help with learning other place names that include the mountain radical. Students should also focus on distinguishing it from similar characters to avoid confusion.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 嵊 as 'shéng' instead of 'shèng'. Additionally, some may confuse it with other place names like '嵊州'. Always double-check the context to ensure accurate usage.

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Pronunciation of 嵊

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Etymology of 嵊

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)乘
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Case file: 嵊

  1. 1The meaning half山 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half乘 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 嵊?

Decomposition of 嵊

IDS Structure⿰山乘
嵊Full Character
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山Shan1
left
乘Cheng2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 嵊?

How to say a district in Zhejiang in Chinese

“a district in Zhejiang” in Chinese is嵊shèng

The character 嵊 (shèng) refers to a specific district in Zhejiang Province, China. It is often used in geographical contexts and can indicate a place name, highlighting its importance in regional identification.

When to use 嵊

Common mistakes include confusing 嵊 with similar-sounding characters that denote other geographical terms. It is primarily used in formal contexts, such as maps or administrative discussions, and should not be used in casual conversation about unrelated topics.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 嵊 as 'shéng' instead of 'shèng'. Additionally, some may confuse it with other place names like '嵊州'. Always double-check the context to ensure accurate usage.

Write 嵊

嵊

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Word Family of 嵊

Words Containing This Character7
嵊shèngname of a district in Zhejiang
嵊州Shengzhou county level city in Shaoxing 紹興|绍兴[Shào​xīng], Zhejiang
嵊州市Shengzhou county level city in Shaoxing 紹興|绍兴[Shào​xīng], Zhejiang
嵊县Sheng county in Zhejiang嵊縣
嵊泗Shengsi county in Zhoushan 舟山[Zhōu​shān], Zhejiang
嵊泗县Shengsi county in Zhoushan 舟山[Zhōu​shān], Zhejiang嵊泗縣
嵊泗列岛Shengsi Islands, making up Shengsi county in Zhoushan 舟山[Zhōu​shān], Zhejiang嵊泗列島
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Compound Meaning

What does 嵊 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 嵊

It refers to a specific district in Zhejiang Province.

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