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沣 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
沣fēnga river in Shanxi provincezg, 7 strokes, radical 氵
沣fēngrainyunknown, 7 strokes, radical 氵
沣fēngplace name in Shaanxiunknown, 7 strokes, radical 氵
沣fēngFeng River in Shaanxi 陝西|陕西, tributary of Wei River 渭水unknown, 7 strokes, radical 氵
fēng(feng1)feng T1
  1. 1a river in Shanxi province
  2. 2rainy
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March 24, 2026

沣(灃)fēng(feng1)

The character 沣 (fēng) refers to a specific river located in Shanxi province, known for its rainy conditions. It is also used as a place name in Shaanxi and denotes the Feng River, a tributary of the Wei River. This term is often encountered in geographical contexts and can denote both natural features and administrative regions.

Strokes7Radical氵
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, rivers like the Feng River are often celebrated in poetry and literature, symbolizing life and movement. This reflects the importance of water sources in Chinese society, not just for sustenance but also for cultural identity.

Memory Tip

Imagine a river flowing under gentle rain, where the water sparkles like jewels. The character 沣 combines the radical for water (氵) with the character for wind (风, pronounced fēng), suggesting a river affected by the elements. Visualize 'fēng' as 'flowing rain' to remember both meaning and sound.

Meanings of 沣

fēng(feng1)
1a river in Shanxi province
2rainy
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About 沣

沣Simplified
灃Traditional
7Strokes
氵Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

When using 沣, be mindful that it is often used in specific geographical contexts and may not be familiar to all speakers. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation, so context is crucial. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words, particularly in tonal distinctions.

HSK Study Tips

Although 沣 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects to level 4 terms related to water and geography, such as 河 (river) and 湖 (lake). Students should focus on recognizing how geographical terms are formed in Chinese, often combining elements that indicate natural features.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 沣 with 风 (fēng, meaning wind) due to similar pronunciation. For example, saying '我喜欢沣' instead of '我喜欢风' when talking about enjoying the wind is incorrect. Always remember the context of the term to avoid such mistakes.

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Etymology of 沣

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)丰
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Origin

沣 = 氵 + 丰. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 沣

IDS Structure⿰氵丰
沣Full Character
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氵shui3
left
丰feng1
right
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Parts

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How to say a river in Shanxi province in Chinese

“a river in Shanxi province” in Chinese is沣fēng

The character 沣 (fēng) refers to a specific river located in Shanxi province, known for its rainy conditions. It is also used as a place name in Shaanxi and denotes the Feng River, a tributary of the Wei River. This term is often encountered in geographical contexts and can denote both natural features and administrative regions.

When to use 沣

When using 沣, be mindful that it is often used in specific geographical contexts and may not be familiar to all speakers. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation, so context is crucial. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words, particularly in tonal distinctions.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 沣 with 风 (fēng, meaning wind) due to similar pronunciation. For example, saying '我喜欢沣' instead of '我喜欢风' when talking about enjoying the wind is incorrect. Always remember the context of the term to avoid such mistakes.

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Word Family of 沣

Words Containing This Character1
沣fēngrainy灃

Frequently Asked Questions about 沣

The pronunciation is fēng, with a high-level tone.

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