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浐 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
浐chǎna river in Shaanxi provincezg, 9 strokes, radical 氵
浐chǎnname of a river in Shaanxi provinceunknown, 9 strokes, radical 氵
chǎn(chan3) T3
  1. 1a river in Shaanxi province
  2. 2name of a river in Shaanxi province
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March 24, 2026

浐(滻)chǎn(chan3)

浐 (chǎn) refers to a specific river located in Shaanxi province, China. It is primarily used in geographical contexts, especially when discussing the region's waterways or natural features.

Strokes9Radical氵
Cultural Note

The river 浐 is part of the rich cultural and historical landscape of Shaanxi, which has been a significant area for ancient Chinese civilization, including the birthplace of the Silk Road.

Memory Tip

Imagine a flowing river, where the water makes a 'ch' sound as it cascades over rocks. The character 浐 has the water radical 氵 on the left, representing the river, and the phonetic component 'chan' on the right, helping you remember its pronunciation.

Meanings of 浐

chǎn(chan3)
1a river in Shaanxi province
2name of a river in Shaanxi province
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About 浐

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

Usage Notes

This character is primarily used in formal or literary contexts related to geography. It is important to remember that it may not be widely recognized outside of specific discussions about Shaanxi's rivers, so providing context is essential when using it.

HSK Study Tips

Although 浐 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it is helpful for learners focusing on regional geography. Connecting this word with other river-related terms can deepen understanding of Chinese geography.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 浐 with similar-sounding characters like 'chan' (产), which means 'to produce.' It's important to remember that 浐 specifically refers to a river, while 产 relates to production.

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Pronunciation of 浐

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Etymology of 浐

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)产
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Case file: 浐

  1. 1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half产 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaywater
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 浐?

Decomposition of 浐

IDS Structure⿰氵产
浐Full Character
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氵shui3
left
产chan3
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 浐?

How to say a river in Shaanxi province in Chinese

“a river in Shaanxi province” in Chinese is浐chǎn

浐 (chǎn) refers to a specific river located in Shaanxi province, China. It is primarily used in geographical contexts, especially when discussing the region's waterways or natural features.

When to use 浐

This character is primarily used in formal or literary contexts related to geography. It is important to remember that it may not be widely recognized outside of specific discussions about Shaanxi's rivers, so providing context is essential when using it.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 浐 with similar-sounding characters like 'chan' (产), which means 'to produce.' It's important to remember that 浐 specifically refers to a river, while 产 relates to production.

Write 浐

浐

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Word Family of 浐

Words Containing This Character1
浐chǎnChan River (in Shaanxi province)滻
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Compound Meaning

What does 浐 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 浐

It is pronounced as 'chǎn', with a rising tone.

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