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沆 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
沆hàngferry; fog; to go with the flowx, 7 strokes, radical 氵, rank #20764, Very Hard
沆hànga ferryunknown, 7 strokes, radical 氵, rank #20764, Very Hard
沆hàngflowingunknown, 7 strokes, radical 氵, rank #20764, Very Hard
hàng(hang4)hang T4
  1. 1ferry; fog; to go with the flow
  2. 2a ferry
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March 24, 2026

沆hàng(hang4)

The character 沆 (hàng) refers to a ferry or the concept of fog, often associated with fluidity and movement. It can also convey the idea of going with the flow, which reflects a passive acceptance of circumstances. This term is less commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in literary contexts or discussions about water and travel.

Strokes7Radical氵Frequency#20764DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, ferries have significant historical importance as they connect different regions across rivers. The character 沆 embodies not just transportation, but also the serene and sometimes mystical quality of fog that often accompanies rivers in Chinese landscape painting.

Memory Tip

Imagine a foggy scene where a ferry drifts silently across a river. The character 沆 looks like a flowing river with its wavy bottom part, reminding you of the fluid nature of both fog and movement. The pronunciation 'hàng' can be linked to the sound of a gentle wave, enhancing your memory of this character.

Meanings of 沆

hàng(hang4)
1ferry; fog; to go with the flow
2a ferry
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沆Simplified
7Strokes
氵Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 沆 with similar-sounding characters. Remember that 沆 is more literary and not used in everyday speech compared to its synonyms. It may appear in formal contexts or poetry, so be cautious when using it in casual conversation.

HSK Study Tips

Although 沆 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be related to words at the same level that deal with water or transportation. Focus on recognizing its components, especially the water radical, which links it to other water-related terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 沆 in informal conversations, thinking it directly translates to 'ferry'. Instead, use 渡 (dù) for everyday references. For example, saying '我想坐沆' should be corrected to '我想坐渡船'.

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Etymology of 沆

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

Phonosemantic compound. 氵 represents the meaning and 亢 represents the sound.

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water

Semantic (meaning)氵
+
Phonetic (sound)亢
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Origin

沆 = 氵 + 亢. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 沆

IDS Structure⿰氵亢
沆Full Character
=
氵shui3
left
亢Kang4
right
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Parts

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How to say ferry; fog; to go with the flow in Chinese

“ferry; fog; to go with the flow” in Chinese is沆hàng

The character 沆 (hàng) refers to a ferry or the concept of fog, often associated with fluidity and movement. It can also convey the idea of going with the flow, which reflects a passive acceptance of circumstances. This term is less commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in literary contexts or discussions about water and travel.

When to use 沆

Learners often confuse 沆 with similar-sounding characters. Remember that 沆 is more literary and not used in everyday speech compared to its synonyms. It may appear in formal contexts or poetry, so be cautious when using it in casual conversation.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly use 沆 in informal conversations, thinking it directly translates to 'ferry'. Instead, use 渡 (dù) for everyday references. For example, saying '我想坐沆' should be corrected to '我想坐渡船'.

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Word Family of 沆

Words Containing This Character2
沆hàngfog
沆瀣一气to act in collusion (idiom); in cahoots with沆瀣一氣
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Frequently Asked Questions about 沆

You can use 沆 in literary contexts or when discussing transportation across water. It's less common in everyday conversation.

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