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浔 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
浔xúnsteep river bankj, 9 strokes, radical 氵
浔xúnsteep bankunknown, 9 strokes, radical 氵
浔xúnname of a riverunknown, 9 strokes, radical 氵
xún(xun2)xun T2
  1. 1steep river bank
  2. 2steep bank
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March 24, 2026

浔(潯)xún(xun2)

The character 浔 (xún) refers to a steep river bank and is often used in geographical contexts to describe the banks of rivers. It can also refer to a specific river by name, indicating its significance in local geography or culture.

Strokes9Radical氵
Cultural note

The character 浔 may be encountered in the names of rivers in China, which often have cultural or historical significance. For instance, rivers play a vital role in Chinese poetry and art, symbolizing flow and change.

Memory tip

Think of 浔 as a steep 'X' (representing the steepness) next to a flowing river (the water radical 水). Picture a steep cliff rising sharply beside a river, making it memorable that this character relates to the bank of a river.

Meanings of 浔

xún(xun2)
1steep river bank
2steep bank
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About 浔

浔Simplified
潯Traditional
9Strokes
氵Radical
简称abbreviation (abbr.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 浔

Usage Notes

This character is relatively rare and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. It's important to understand its specific contexts, especially when discussing geography or place names. Avoid confusing it with similar-looking characters, and note that it is a literary term rather than a common spoken word.

HSK Study Tips

While 浔 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, understanding it can enhance geographical vocabulary at higher levels. Students should focus on recognizing it in texts related to rivers and landscapes, connecting it to other characters related to water (水) and elevation (高).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 浔 with similar characters like 川 (river) or 岸 (bank), which have different meanings. Remember that 浔 specifically indicates the steepness of a river bank.

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Etymology of 浔

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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water

Semantic (meaning)氵
+
Phonetic (sound)寻
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Origin

浔 = 氵 + 寻. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 浔

IDS Structure⿰氵寻
浔Full character
=
氵shui3
left
寻xun2
right
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Parts

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How to say steep river bank in Chinese

“steep river bank” in Chinese is浔xún

The character 浔 (xún) refers to a steep river bank and is often used in geographical contexts to describe the banks of rivers. It can also refer to a specific river by name, indicating its significance in local geography or culture.

When to use 浔

This character is relatively rare and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. It's important to understand its specific contexts, especially when discussing geography or place names. Avoid confusing it with similar-looking characters, and note that it is a literary term rather than a common spoken word.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 浔 with similar characters like 川 (river) or 岸 (bank), which have different meanings. Remember that 浔 specifically indicates the steepness of a river bank.

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Word Family of 浔

Words containing this character3
浔xúnsteep bank潯
浔阳区Xunyang district of Jiujiang city 九江市, Jiangxi潯陽區
南浔区Nanxun district of Huzhou city 湖州市[Hú​zhōu​shì], Zhejiang南潯區
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Frequently Asked Questions about 浔

It refers to a steep bank along a river or can be a proper noun for a river.

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