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浉 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
浉shīa river in Henan provincezg, 9 strokes, radical 氵
浉shīShi, name of river in Xinyang 信陽|信阳, Henanunknown, 9 strokes, radical 氵
shī(Shi1)shi T1
  1. 1a river in Henan province
  2. 2Shi, name of river in Xinyang 信陽|信阳, Henan
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March 24, 2026

浉(溮)shī(Shi1)

The character 浉 (shī) refers specifically to a river located in Henan province, particularly known as the Shi River in Xinyang. It is a proper noun, so it is primarily used in geographical contexts to identify this specific waterway rather than in everyday conversation.

Strokes9Radical氵
Cultural note

The Shi River holds significance in the local culture of Xinyang, as many communities depend on its waters for agriculture and daily life. It reflects the integral relationship between the people of Henan and their natural resources.

Memory tip

Imagine the character 浉 as a flowing river with the water symbol (氵) on the left, representing water, and the right part 施 (shī) suggesting a gentle flow. Picture a serene river (流) carrying calmness through the landscape of Henan, making it easier to remember both its meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 浉

shī(Shi1)
1a river in Henan province
2Shi, name of river in Xinyang 信陽|信阳, Henan
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About 浉

浉Simplified
溮Traditional
9Strokes
氵Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 浉

Usage Notes

As a proper noun, 浉 is not used in casual conversation and should be recognized in geographical and historical contexts. Learners might confuse it with similar-sounding words, so it's important to note its unique pronunciation (shī) and context. Use 'Shi River' when referring to it in English.

HSK Study Tips

While 浉 is not included in the HSK, it connects to the theme of water-related vocabulary, which is common in beginner levels. Focus on recognizing the water radical (氵) and other related water terms to build vocabulary around this theme.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 浉 as a common noun or in non-geographical contexts, such as saying '我去浉' (I go to 浉), which is incorrect. Instead, use it in phrases like '浉河' (Shi River) to maintain proper usage.

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Etymology of 浉

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)师
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Origin

浉 = 氵 + 师. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 浉

IDS Structure⿰氵师
浉Full character
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氵shui3
left
师Shi1
right
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Parts

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How to say a river in Henan province in Chinese

“a river in Henan province” in Chinese is浉shī

The character 浉 (shī) refers specifically to a river located in Henan province, particularly known as the Shi River in Xinyang. It is a proper noun, so it is primarily used in geographical contexts to identify this specific waterway rather than in everyday conversation.

When to use 浉

As a proper noun, 浉 is not used in casual conversation and should be recognized in geographical and historical contexts. Learners might confuse it with similar-sounding words, so it's important to note its unique pronunciation (shī) and context. Use 'Shi River' when referring to it in English.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly use 浉 as a common noun or in non-geographical contexts, such as saying '我去浉' (I go to 浉), which is incorrect. Instead, use it in phrases like '浉河' (Shi River) to maintain proper usage.

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Word Family of 浉

Words containing this character3
浉河区Shihe District of Xinyang city 信陽市|信阳市[Xìn​yáng​Shì], Henan溮河區
浉河Shi River in Xinyang 信陽|信阳[Xìn​yáng], Henan溮河
浉shīShi, name of river in Xinyang 信陽|信阳, Henan溮
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Frequently Asked Questions about 浉

It refers to a specific river in Henan province, known as the Shi River.

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