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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#9147DifficultyHard
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.
Memory Mnemonic
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
Exercise 1 of 4
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.
George Fraser was clearly a good soldier, calm and resilient.
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她的头发浓密亮泽，发质好得没话说。
tā de tóu fā nóng mì liàng zé， ， fā zhì hǎo dé méi huà。
Her hair was thick, glossy and in tip-top condition.
9
烹调专栏主笔莫伊拉·弗雷泽会带您了解幕后的故事。
pēng tiáo zhuān lán zhǔ bǐ mò yī lā· · fú léi zé huì dài nín le jiě mù hòu de gù。
Cookery Editor Moyra Fraser takes you behind the scenes.
10
最后上完蜡后，它看起来犹如缎子般光滑亮泽。
zuì hòu shàng wán là hòu， ， tā kàn qǐ lái yóu rú duàn zǐ bān guāng huá liàng。
The final stage of waxing left it with a satin sheen.
Cultural Notes for 泽
🏮Cultural insight
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.
Word Family of 泽
Words Containing This Character14
毛泽东Mao Zedong (1893-1976), Chinese communist leader毛澤東
新泽西New Jersey, US state新澤西
泽zépool澤
毛泽东思想Maoism毛澤東思想
沼泽zhǎozémarsh沼澤
江泽民Jiang Zemin (1926-), politician, president of PRC 1993-2003江澤民
光泽guāngzéluster光澤
色泽color and luster色澤
新泽西州New Jersey, US state新澤西州
沼泽地marsh沼澤地
泽西Jersey (Channel Islands)澤西
润泽moist潤澤
恩泽favor from an emperor or high official恩澤
菏泽Heze prefecture-level city in Shandong菏澤
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Frequently Asked Questions about 泽
Phrases like '泽被' (to benefit) and '泽水' (pond water) are commonly used.
It is more often found in poetic or descriptive contexts rather than formal writing.
It is pronounced with the second tone, zé, which is rising.
