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涑 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
a river in Shansi provinceg, 10 strokes, radical 氵, Very Hard
name of a riverunknown, 10 strokes, radical 氵, Very Hard
(su4) T4
  1. 1a river in Shansi province
  2. 2name of a river
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March 24, 2026
(su4)

涑 (sù) refers to a specific river located in Shanxi province, China. As a proper noun, it is used primarily in geographical contexts, often appearing in discussions related to Chinese landscapes or historical references. The character itself is rarely used in everyday conversation, making it more relevant for learners interested in geography or place names.

Strokes10RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

The 涑 River is part of the rich tapestry of Chinese geography, highlighting the significance of rivers in Chinese culture, which often symbolize life and prosperity. Rivers like 涑 have historical importance, often associated with ancient settlements or events.

Memory Tip

Imagine a flowing river (the character 涑 looks like water flowing) in Shanxi where the sound 'sù' echoes like the gentle flow of water. Picture a scene where you’re standing by this river, listening to its soothing sounds, which helps you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 涑

(su4)
1a river in Shansi province
2name of a river
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About 涑

Simplified
10Strokes
Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 涑

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a flowing river (the character 涑 looks like water flowing) in Shanxi where the sound 'sù' echoes like the gentle flow of water. Picture a scene where you’re standing by this river, listening to its soothing sounds, which helps you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.

Usage Notes

Since 涑 is a proper noun, it should be used in contexts discussing geographical locations. Learners might confuse it with other similar-sounding characters, so paying attention to tone is crucial. Always ensure to use the correct context when mentioning rivers or geographical features.

HSK Study Tips

Although 涑 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding this character can enhance comprehension of geographical discussions in Chinese. Students should focus on the radicals related to water (氵) and how they might connect to other geography-related terms at their current level.

Cultural Note

The 涑 River is part of the rich tapestry of Chinese geography, highlighting the significance of rivers in Chinese culture, which often symbolize life and prosperity. Rivers like 涑 have historical importance, often associated with ancient settlements or events.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 涑 in contexts unrelated to geography or rivers, such as in casual conversation. For example, saying '涑 is beautiful' without context is incorrect; instead, use it in a sentence like 'The 涑 River flows through Shanxi.'

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Pronunciation of 涑

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Etymology of 涑

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

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 涑?

Decomposition of 涑

IDS Structure⿰氵束
Full Character
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shui3
left
Shu4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 涑?

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Cultural Notes for 涑

🏮Cultural insight

The 涑 River is part of the rich tapestry of Chinese geography, highlighting the significance of rivers in Chinese culture, which often symbolize life and prosperity. Rivers like 涑 have historical importance, often associated with ancient settlements or events.

Word Family of 涑

Words Containing This Character1
name of a river
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Compound Meaning

What does 涑 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 涑

No, 涑 is a specific proper noun referring to a river and is not frequently used in everyday conversations.