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涇jīnga river in Gansu and Shaanxix, 10 strokes, radical 氵
jīng(jing1)jing T1
  1. 1a river in Gansu and Shaanxi
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March 24, 2026

涇jīng(jing1)

The character 涇 (jīng) refers specifically to a river that flows through the provinces of Gansu and Shaanxi in China. It is often associated with the geographical features of these regions, highlighting its significance in local culture and history. This character can be used in geographical contexts or when discussing local rivers.

Strokes10Radical氵
Cultural note

The 涇 River is significant in Chinese history, especially during ancient times when it served as an important waterway for trade and agriculture in the Gansu and Shaanxi regions. It is often mentioned in local folklore and literature, emphasizing its cultural importance.

Memory tip

Imagine a flowing river (the water radical氵) that cuts through the land, symbolized by the character's main form. The pronunciation 'jīng' sounds like 'jingling water', reminding you of the sound of a river flowing. Picture a beautiful scene with shimmering water and lush riverbanks.

Meanings of 涇

jīng(jing1)
1a river in Gansu and Shaanxi
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About 涇

涇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 涇

Usage Notes

This character is primarily used in geographical contexts, so it's important to use it with the appropriate nouns related to rivers or locations. Avoid using it in casual conversation unless discussing specific geographic features, as it may not be understood by all speakers. Common collocations include '涇河' (Jing River).

HSK Study Tips

While 涇 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be a useful word for those studying geography or local Chinese culture. Students should focus on recognizing the water radical 氵 and associating it with other water-related characters they encounter.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 涇 with other river-related characters, such as 河 (hé), which means 'river' in general. Ensure you use 涇 specifically when referring to the Jing River to avoid ambiguity.

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Etymology of 涇

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

water

Semantic (meaning)氵
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Decomposition of 涇

IDS Structure⿰氵巠
涇Full character
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氵shui3
left
巠jing1
right
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How to say a river in Gansu and Shaanxi in Chinese

“a river in Gansu and Shaanxi” in Chinese is涇jīng

The character 涇 (jīng) refers specifically to a river that flows through the provinces of Gansu and Shaanxi in China. It is often associated with the geographical features of these regions, highlighting its significance in local culture and history. This character can be used in geographical contexts or when discussing local rivers.

When to use 涇

This character is primarily used in geographical contexts, so it's important to use it with the appropriate nouns related to rivers or locations. Avoid using it in casual conversation unless discussing specific geographic features, as it may not be understood by all speakers. Common collocations include '涇河' (Jing River).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 涇 with other river-related characters, such as 河 (hé), which means 'river' in general. Ensure you use 涇 specifically when referring to the Jing River to avoid ambiguity.

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Word Family of 涇

Words containing this character9
泾渭分明to be entirely different涇渭分明
泾jīngJing River涇
泾县Jing county in Xuancheng 宣城[Xuān​chéng], Anhui涇縣
泾阳Jingyang County in Xianyang 咸陽|咸阳[Xián​yáng], Shaanxi涇陽
泾阳县Jingyang County in Xianyang 咸陽|咸阳[Xián​yáng], Shaanxi涇陽縣
泾源县Jingyuan county in Guyuan 固原[Gù​yuán], Ningxia涇源縣
泾源Jingyuan county in Guyuan 固原[Gù​yuán], Ningxia涇源
泾川县Jingchuan county in Pingliang 平涼|平凉[Píng​liáng], Gansu涇川縣
泾川Jingchuan county in Pingliang 平涼|平凉[Píng​liáng], Gansu涇川
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Frequently Asked Questions about 涇

涇 refers to a specific river in the Gansu and Shaanxi provinces of China.

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