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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
浯wúa river in Shandong provinceg, 10 strokes, radical 氵
浯wú(name of several rivers in China)unknown, 10 strokes, radical 氵
wú(Wu2)wu T2
  1. 1a river in Shandong province
  2. 2(name of several rivers in China)
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March 24, 2026

浯wú(Wu2)

The character 浯 (wú) refers to a river, specifically one located in Shandong province, and it can also denote other rivers across China. It is often used in geographical contexts, especially when discussing local waterways and their significance in the region.

Strokes10Radical氵
Cultural note

Rivers hold significant cultural importance in China, often symbolizing life and prosperity. The character 浯 connects to the rich history of Shandong province, known for its rivers that have shaped local agriculture and trade.

Memory tip

Imagine a winding river (the radical 水, meaning 'water') flowing through the Shandong province. The pronunciation 'wú' sounds like 'woo', as if you're calling the river to come have a chat with you.

Meanings of 浯

wú(Wu2)
1a river in Shandong province
2(name of several rivers in China)
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About 浯

浯Simplified
10Strokes
氵Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

While 浯 is not a commonly used character in everyday conversation, it may appear in geographical names or literature. Be mindful of its formal usage in written contexts, and avoid using it in casual speech. Common collocations might include names of rivers or geographical discussions.

HSK Study Tips

Although 浯 is not part of HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your geographical vocabulary related to water bodies. Focus on recognizing the water radical (水) within the character, which often indicates a relation to rivers or lakes.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 浯 with other river-related characters. For example, using it interchangeably with 河 (hé, river) is incorrect, as 河 is more general and commonly used.

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Etymology of 浯

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)吾
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Origin

浯 = 氵 + 吾. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 浯

IDS Structure⿰氵吾
浯Full character
=
氵shui3
left
吾Wu2
right
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Parts

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How to say a river in Shandong province in Chinese

“a river in Shandong province” in Chinese is浯wú

The character 浯 (wú) refers to a river, specifically one located in Shandong province, and it can also denote other rivers across China. It is often used in geographical contexts, especially when discussing local waterways and their significance in the region.

When to use 浯

While 浯 is not a commonly used character in everyday conversation, it may appear in geographical names or literature. Be mindful of its formal usage in written contexts, and avoid using it in casual speech. Common collocations might include names of rivers or geographical discussions.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 浯 with other river-related characters. For example, using it interchangeably with 河 (hé, river) is incorrect, as 河 is more general and commonly used.

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Word Family of 浯

Words containing this character1
浯wú(name of several rivers in China)

Frequently Asked Questions about 浯

No, 浯 is primarily used in geographical contexts and is not part of everyday vocabulary.

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