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浽 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
浽suīdrizzle, light rainx, 10 strokes, radical 氵
suī(sui1) T1
  1. 1drizzle, light rain
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March 24, 2026

浽suī(sui1)

The character 浽 (suī) refers to a light rain or drizzle. It is often used in poetic or literary contexts to describe gentle, soft rain that creates a serene atmosphere, distinguishing it from heavier rainfall.

Strokes10Radical氵
Cultural Note

In Chinese poetry, light rain is often associated with feelings of nostalgia and tranquility, reflecting the beauty of nature. The term 浽 evokes imagery commonly found in classical literature, highlighting the aesthetic appreciation of gentle rain.

Memory Tip

Think of 浽 as a soft wave (the radical 水, meaning water) gently drizzling down from the sky. Visualize a fine mist that whispers as it touches the ground, creating a peaceful scene. The sound 'suī' can remind you of 'swaying' leaves under a light drizzle.

Meanings of 浽

suī(sui1)
1drizzle, light rain
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About 浽

浽Simplified
10Strokes
氵Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 浽

Usage Notes

This character is primarily used in literary contexts and may not be prevalent in daily conversation. Learners often confuse it with heavier rain terms; remember that 浽 implies gentleness. Be cautious with pronunciation, ensuring a clear 'sui' without blending tones.

HSK Study Tips

Although 浽 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with HSK Level 3 words related to weather, like 雨 (yǔ, rain). Students should focus on recognizing its poetic usage and relate it to other words describing rain or weather phenomena.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 浽 with heavier rain characters like 雨 (yǔ). A common error is using it interchangeably with terms for heavy rain, such as '大雨' (dà yǔ, heavy rain), which changes the nuance significantly.

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Pronunciation of 浽

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Etymology of 浽

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)妥
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Case file: 浽

  1. 1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half妥 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 浽?

Decomposition of 浽

IDS Structure⿰氵妥
浽Full Character
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氵shui3
left
妥tuo3
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 浽?

How to say drizzle, light rain in Chinese

“drizzle, light rain” in Chinese is浽suī

The character 浽 (suī) refers to a light rain or drizzle. It is often used in poetic or literary contexts to describe gentle, soft rain that creates a serene atmosphere, distinguishing it from heavier rainfall.

When to use 浽

This character is primarily used in literary contexts and may not be prevalent in daily conversation. Learners often confuse it with heavier rain terms; remember that 浽 implies gentleness. Be cautious with pronunciation, ensuring a clear 'sui' without blending tones.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 浽 with heavier rain characters like 雨 (yǔ). A common error is using it interchangeably with terms for heavy rain, such as '大雨' (dà yǔ, heavy rain), which changes the nuance significantly.

Write 浽

浽

Practice writing 浽 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Word Family of 浽

Words Containing This Character1
浽suīdrizzle
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Compound Meaning

What does 浽 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 浽

The correct pronunciation is 'suī', with a rising tone.

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