to sink; a river in Hunan where Qu Yuan drowned himself
zg, 7 strokes, radical 氵, rank #68824, Very Hard
汨
mì
name of a river, the southern tributary of Miluo river 汨羅江|汨罗江[Mi4 luo2 jiang1]
unknown, 7 strokes, radical 氵, rank #68824, Very Hard
mì(Mi4) T4
1to sink; a river in Hunan where Qu Yuan drowned himself
2name of a river, the southern tributary of Miluo river 汨羅江|汨罗江[Mi4 luo2 jiang1]
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March 24, 2026
汨mì(Mi4)
The character 汨 (mì) primarily means 'to sink' and is also associated with a river in Hunan province, specifically where the poet Qu Yuan is said to have drowned himself. This character can be used in literary contexts or when discussing geographical features, particularly in historical or cultural discussions related to Qu Yuan.
Strokes7Radical氵Frequency#68824DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
汨 is closely tied to the story of Qu Yuan, a famous poet from the Warring States period, who is remembered during the Duanwu Festival (Dragon Boat Festival) where people commemorate his legacy by racing boats and throwing rice dumplings into the river.
Memory Tip
Imagine a river (the water radical 氵) that is so deep it causes people to sink (the character's meaning). Picture Qu Yuan standing on the bank, contemplating his fate as he prepares to sink into the water, which helps you remember both the idea of sinking and the specific river association.
Meanings of 汨
mì(Mi4)
1to sink; a river in Hunan where Qu Yuan drowned himself
2name of a river, the southern tributary of Miluo river 汨羅江|汨罗江[Mi4 luo2 jiang1]
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About 汨
汨Simplified
7Strokes
氵Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes
A common mistake is to confuse 汨 with similar sounding characters like 密 (mì, 'secret'). Be cautious with tone when pronouncing it, as it is in the fourth tone. It is more commonly used in literary or historical contexts rather than in everyday conversation.
HSK Study Tips
Since 汨 is not an HSK level word, learners at this stage should focus on characters that are more foundational. However, understanding this character can enrich knowledge of cultural references, particularly surrounding Qu Yuan and Chinese literature.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 汨 with other similar characters like 池 (chí, 'pond') due to the presence of the water radical. Always remember that 汨 specifically relates to sinking and its historical context, not just water features.
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Pronunciation of 汨
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2The sound half日 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaywater
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 汨?
Decomposition of 汨
IDS Structure⿰氵日
汨Full Character
=
氵shui3
left
日Ri4
right
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 汨?
How to say to sink; a river in Hunan where Qu Yuan drowned himself in Chinese
“to sink; a river in Hunan where Qu Yuan drowned himself” in Chinese is汨mì
The character 汨 (mì) primarily means 'to sink' and is also associated with a river in Hunan province, specifically where the poet Qu Yuan is said to have drowned himself. This character can be used in literary contexts or when discussing geographical features, particularly in historical or cultural discussions related to Qu Yuan.
When to use 汨
A common mistake is to confuse 汨 with similar sounding characters like 密 (mì, 'secret'). Be cautious with tone when pronouncing it, as it is in the fourth tone. It is more commonly used in literary or historical contexts rather than in everyday conversation.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 汨 with other similar characters like 池 (chí, 'pond') due to the presence of the water radical. Always remember that 汨 specifically relates to sinking and its historical context, not just water features.
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汨
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Word Family of 汨
Words Containing This Character4
汨mìname of a river, the southern tributary of Miluo river 汨羅江|汨罗江[Mìluójiāng]
汨罗Miluo city in Hunan汨羅
汨罗江Miluo river in Jiangxi and Hunan provinces, flows into Dongting lake汨羅江
汨罗市Miluo county-level city in Yueyang prefecture 岳陽|岳阳, Hunan汨羅市
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Compound Meaning
What does 汨 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 汨
汨 is not commonly used in everyday conversation; it primarily appears in literary contexts or discussions about Qu Yuan.
汨 is pronounced as mì, with a falling tone.
While 汨 itself isn't used frequently today, its historical and cultural significance keeps it relevant in literature and cultural discussions.
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