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淝 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
淝féian affluent of the Poyang Lakeg, 11 strokes, radical 氵
淝féiname of a riverunknown, 11 strokes, radical 氵
féi(fei2) T2
  1. 1an affluent of the Poyang Lake
  2. 2name of a river
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March 24, 2026

淝féi(fei2)

The character 淝 (féi) refers to a river, particularly a tributary of Poyang Lake. It is often used in geographical contexts and may appear in discussions about water bodies, ecology, or local geography in China.

Strokes11Radical氵
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, rivers like the 淝 River are significant for their ecological importance and historical context, often featuring in local legends and being crucial for agriculture and transportation.

Memory Tip

Imagine a flowing river (the character's water radical 水) called 'Féi' that sparkles in the sunlight, representing wealth and abundance. The river's name sounds like 'fay,' as if it brings 'fay' (wealth) to the region.

Meanings of 淝

féi(fei2)
1an affluent of the Poyang Lake
2name of a river
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About 淝

淝Simplified
11Strokes
氵Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 淝

Usage Notes

淝 is primarily used in formal or literary language, particularly in geographical descriptions. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; ensure you understand the context in which it is used. It often appears in combination with other geographical terms.

HSK Study Tips

While 淝 is not currently included in the HSK vocabulary list, understanding it can enhance your knowledge of Chinese geography. Focus on recognizing its context within texts about rivers and lakes, which often feature frequently in intermediate-level reading materials.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 淝 as 'zhī' due to its similarity to other characters. The correct pronunciation is 'féi.' Also, some may confuse it with 流 (liú), which means to flow, while 淝 specifically refers to a river.

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Etymology of 淝

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)肥
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Case file: 淝

  1. 1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half肥 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 淝?

Decomposition of 淝

IDS Structure⿰氵肥
淝Full Character
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氵shui3
left
肥fei2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 淝?

How to say an affluent of the Poyang Lake in Chinese

“an affluent of the Poyang Lake” in Chinese is淝féi

The character 淝 (féi) refers to a river, particularly a tributary of Poyang Lake. It is often used in geographical contexts and may appear in discussions about water bodies, ecology, or local geography in China.

When to use 淝

淝 is primarily used in formal or literary language, particularly in geographical descriptions. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; ensure you understand the context in which it is used. It often appears in combination with other geographical terms.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 淝 as 'zhī' due to its similarity to other characters. The correct pronunciation is 'féi.' Also, some may confuse it with 流 (liú), which means to flow, while 淝 specifically refers to a river.

Write 淝

淝

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Word Family of 淝

Words Containing This Character1
淝féiname of a river
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Compound Meaning

What does 淝 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 淝

淝 refers to a river, specifically a tributary of Poyang Lake.

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