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March 24, 2026
浒(滸)hǔ(hu3)
The character 浒 (hǔ) refers to the shore or bank of a river, indicating the area where water meets land. It is commonly used in geographical contexts to describe riverbanks and can also relate to natural landscapes or settings involving water bodies.
Strokes9Radical氵Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, rivers are often celebrated in poetry and art, with their banks serving as popular sites for leisure and reflection. The concept of a riverbank is integral to the picturesque landscapes depicted in traditional Chinese paintings.
Memory Tip
Imagine a river with a 'huge' (hǔ) bank that supports trees and plants growing along its edge. The character 浒 has the water radical (氵) on the left, symbolizing water, and the right side suggests a place (口) where things converge, like a riverbank.
Meanings of 浒
hǔ(hu3)
1shore, river bank
2bank of a river
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About 浒
浒Simplified
滸Traditional
9Strokes
氵Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a river with a 'huge' (hǔ) bank that supports trees and plants growing along its edge. The character 浒 has the water radical (氵) on the left, symbolizing water, and the right side suggests a place (口) where things converge, like a riverbank.
Usage Notes
This character is often used in written Chinese and can appear in both formal and informal contexts. Common collocations include 浒边 (hǔ biān, riverbank) and 浒口 (hǔ kǒu, river mouth). Be careful with the tone; hǔ requires a falling tone, which is essential for correct pronunciation.
HSK Study Tips
While 浒 is not included in the official HSK vocabulary list, it relates to geographical terms found in HSK Level 4 and above. Students should focus on recognizing context where river and water-related vocabulary is used.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, rivers are often celebrated in poetry and art, with their banks serving as popular sites for leisure and reflection. The concept of a riverbank is integral to the picturesque landscapes depicted in traditional Chinese paintings.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 浒 with other characters for bank, such as 岸 (àn), which refers to the shore of a sea or lake. For example, saying 浒岸 instead of 岸边 (àn biān) for 'shore' is incorrect.
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Cultural Notes for 浒
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In Chinese culture, rivers are often celebrated in poetry and art, with their banks serving as popular sites for leisure and reflection. The concept of a riverbank is integral to the picturesque landscapes depicted in traditional Chinese paintings.
Word Family of 浒
Words Containing This Character2
水浒seashore水滸
浒hǔbank of a river滸
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Compound Meaning
What does 水浒 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 浒
The correct pronunciation is hǔ, with a falling tone.
No, 浒 specifically refers to riverbanks and is not used for banks of other bodies of water.
It is more frequently found in written texts or formal discussions about geography.
