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嵫 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
嵫zīa hill in Shantungx, 12 strokes, radical 山
zī(zi1) T1
  1. 1a hill in Shantung
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March 24, 2026

嵫zī(zi1)

The character 嵫 (zī) refers to a specific type of hill or mountain, particularly in the Shandong province of China. It is used in place names and can also be part of compound words that describe geographical features, particularly those related to hills or elevations.

Strokes12Radical山
Cultural Note

The character 嵫 is tied to the geographical identity of Shandong province, which is known for its historical significance and natural beauty. The hills and mountains in this region have cultural and historical implications, often mentioned in poetry and literature.

Memory Tip

Imagine a small, serene hill (represented by the character 嵯, which contains the radical for 'mountain') where the soft sound of 'zi' resonates like a gentle breeze whispering through the trees. Visualize a peaceful scene on this hill where you can relax and enjoy nature.

Meanings of 嵫

zī(zi1)
1a hill in Shantung
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About 嵫

嵫Simplified
12Strokes
山Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is quite specific and may not be frequently used in everyday conversation, which can lead learners to mistakenly use it in contexts where more common terms for 'hill' or 'mountain' are appropriate. Be mindful of its formal usage in geographical contexts.

HSK Study Tips

While 嵫 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it can enhance your knowledge of place names and geographical terms in Chinese. Focus on recognizing how this character connects with others that describe landscapes, especially in the context of Shandong.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 嵫 with more commonly used characters for 'hill' or 'mountain', such as 山 (shān). A common mistake might be saying '我喜欢嵫' when they mean 'I like the mountains', which should use 山 instead.

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Etymology of 嵫

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)兹
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Case file: 嵫

  1. 1The meaning half山 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half兹 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 嵫?

Decomposition of 嵫

IDS Structure⿰山兹
嵫Full Character
=
山Shan1
left
兹zi1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 嵫?

How to say a hill in Shantung in Chinese

“a hill in Shantung” in Chinese is嵫zī

The character 嵫 (zī) refers to a specific type of hill or mountain, particularly in the Shandong province of China. It is used in place names and can also be part of compound words that describe geographical features, particularly those related to hills or elevations.

When to use 嵫

This character is quite specific and may not be frequently used in everyday conversation, which can lead learners to mistakenly use it in contexts where more common terms for 'hill' or 'mountain' are appropriate. Be mindful of its formal usage in geographical contexts.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 嵫 with more commonly used characters for 'hill' or 'mountain', such as 山 (shān). A common mistake might be saying '我喜欢嵫' when they mean 'I like the mountains', which should use 山 instead.

Write 嵫

嵫

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Word Family of 嵫

Words Containing This Character2
嵫zī(old) name of a mountain in Gansu, where the setting sun was supposed to enter the earth
日薄崦嵫lit. the sun sets in Yanzi (idiom)
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Compound Meaning

What does 嵫 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 嵫

It refers to a type of hill, particularly in Shandong province.

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