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March 24, 2026
泽(澤)zé(ze2)
泽 (zé) refers to a pool or pond, often highlighting its moist or damp characteristics. It can also convey notions of beneficence or favor, suggesting a positive influence or grace. Commonly used in contexts related to nature, water bodies, or descriptions of generosity.
Strokes8Radical氵Frequency#9147DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, water features like ponds (泽) symbolize tranquility and harmony, often seen in traditional gardens. The concept of beneficence tied to this character reflects the value placed on generosity and kindness in social interactions.
Memory Tip
Imagine a serene pond (泽) surrounded by lush greenery. The character resembles a flowing body of water, with the top part suggesting waves (氵) and the bottom part evoking the idea of depth. 'Zé' sounds like 'zest,' reminding you of the freshness of a pond.
Meanings of 泽
zé(ze2)
1pool
2pond
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About 泽
泽Simplified
澤Traditional
8Strokes
氵Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#9147Frequency Rank
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Quick Contrast
泽 (zé) vs 汪 (wāng) — choose 泽 when emphasizing moist characteristics or beneficence, while 汪 refers specifically to a large body of water or depth.
Usage Notes
Be cautious of using 泽 in formal contexts; it's more common in descriptive or poetic language. Collocations include '泽被' (to benefit) and '泽水' (pond water). Mispronouncing the tone can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words.
HSK Study Tips
Though 泽 is not typically included in lower HSK levels, it shares thematic connections with water-related vocabulary. Students should focus on recognizing its use in phrases related to nature and beneficence, which can enhance their understanding of metaphorical language.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 泽 with similar-sounding characters like 则 (zé) which means 'then' or 'rule.' For example, saying '我则喜欢水' (I then like water) instead of '我喜欢水' (I like water) is incorrect. Focus on context to avoid such mix-ups.
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Simplified form of 澤. Phonosemantic compound. 氵 represents the meaning and 睪 represents the sound.
1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
2The giveawaywater
3On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
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Decomposition of 泽
IDS Structure⿰氵？
泽Full Character
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氵shui3
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How to say pool in Chinese
“pool” in Chinese is泽zé
泽 (zé) refers to a pool or pond, often highlighting its moist or damp characteristics. It can also convey notions of beneficence or favor, suggesting a positive influence or grace. Commonly used in contexts related to nature, water bodies, or descriptions of generosity.
When to use 泽
Be cautious of using 泽 in formal contexts; it's more common in descriptive or poetic language. Collocations include '泽被' (to benefit) and '泽水' (pond water). Mispronouncing the tone can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words.
泽 or something close to it
泽 (zé) vs 汪 (wāng) — choose 泽 when emphasizing moist characteristics or beneficence, while 汪 refers specifically to a large body of water or depth.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 泽 with similar-sounding characters like 则 (zé) which means 'then' or 'rule.' For example, saying '我则喜欢水' (I then like water) instead of '我喜欢水' (I like water) is incorrect. Focus on context to avoid such mix-ups.
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泽
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Grammar Patterns of 泽
泽 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 7 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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Complete the Sentence
我妈妈充当了____尔达和她妈妈之间的调解人。
My mom was the one who mediated between Zelda and her mom.
Example Sentences for 泽 (10)
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我妈妈充当了泽尔达和她妈妈之间的调解人。
wǒ mā mā chōng dāng le zé ěr dá hé tā mā mā zhī jiān de tiáo jiě rén。
My mom was the one who mediated between Zelda and her mom.
