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汧 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
汧qiānmarsh; to float; the name of a river in Shangdongzg, 7 strokes, radical 氵
汧qiānfloatunknown, 7 strokes, radical 氵
汧qiānname of a river flowing through Gansu to Shaanxi Provinceunknown, 7 strokes, radical 氵
qiān(Qian1) T1
  1. 1marsh; to float; the name of a river in Shangdong
  2. 2float
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March 24, 2026

汧qiān(Qian1)

The character 汧 (qiān) primarily refers to a marshy area or a type of water body. It can also denote the act of floating, which connects to its usage in describing rivers and bodies of water. This character is often seen in geographical names, particularly those of rivers in specific Chinese provinces.

Strokes7Radical氵
Cultural Note

The character 汧 is associated with geographical features in China, particularly in regions like Shandong and Gansu, highlighting the importance of water in Chinese culture and settlement patterns. Marshes and rivers are often celebrated in poetry and local folklore.

Memory Tip

Imagine a marsh (汧) where the water floats gently on the surface. The left component '氵' (water) hints at its connection to water bodies, while the right side resembles a 'q' (qiān), which sounds similar to 'can', as in 'can float'. Visualize a 'q' in a boat floating on a marsh.

Meanings of 汧

qiān(Qian1)
1marsh; to float; the name of a river in Shangdong
2float
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About 汧

汧Simplified
7Strokes
氵Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 汧

Usage Notes

Learners might confuse 汧 with similar-sounding words or characters related to water. This word is more formal and is typically used in geographical contexts. Be cautious with tonal pronunciation; the first tone 'qiān' can be easily mispronounced.

HSK Study Tips

While 汧 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to Level 3 and 4 words related to water (e.g., 水, river) and nature. Focus on recognizing the water radical and understanding its usage in geographical contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly pronounce 汧 as 'qián' instead of the correct 'qiān', leading to confusion with unrelated words. Always remember the first tone to avoid this error.

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Etymology of 汧

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

water

Semantic (meaning)氵
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Phonetic (sound)开
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Case file: 汧

  1. 1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half开 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaywater
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 汧?

Decomposition of 汧

IDS Structure⿰氵开
汧Full Character
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氵shui3
left
开kai1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 汧?

How to say marsh; to float; the name of a river in Shangdong in Chinese

“marsh; to float; the name of a river in Shangdong” in Chinese is汧qiān

The character 汧 (qiān) primarily refers to a marshy area or a type of water body. It can also denote the act of floating, which connects to its usage in describing rivers and bodies of water. This character is often seen in geographical names, particularly those of rivers in specific Chinese provinces.

When to use 汧

Learners might confuse 汧 with similar-sounding words or characters related to water. This word is more formal and is typically used in geographical contexts. Be cautious with tonal pronunciation; the first tone 'qiān' can be easily mispronounced.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly pronounce 汧 as 'qián' instead of the correct 'qiān', leading to confusion with unrelated words. Always remember the first tone to avoid this error.

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汧

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Word Family of 汧

Words Containing This Character1
汧qiānmarsh
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Compound Meaning

What does 汧 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 汧

汧 primarily means 'marsh' and can also refer to rivers, emphasizing its connection to water.

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