unknown, 11 strokes, radical 氵, rank #74719, Very Hard
huái(Huai2) T2
1a river in Anhui province
2name of a river
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March 24, 2026
淮huái(Huai2)
The character 淮 (huái) refers specifically to the Huai River, which flows through the Anhui province in China. It is significant in Chinese geography and culture, often associated with the region's agriculture and history. This term is typically used in contexts related to geography, environmental studies, or regional discussions.
Strokes11Radical氵Frequency#74719DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
The Huai River has historical significance in Chinese literature and is often mentioned in poetry and prose, symbolizing both beauty and the challenges faced by the regions it traverses. It is also a crucial waterway for local irrigation and industry.
Memory Tip
Imagine a winding river (like the Huai) that twists and turns through the landscape, symbolizing the flow of water and life. The character 淮 has a component resembling water (氵), which connects to its meaning as a river. Picture a 'huge' river flowing through 'Anhui' to remember both pronunciation and context.
Meanings of 淮
huái(Huai2)
1a river in Anhui province
2name of a river
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About 淮
淮Simplified
11Strokes
氵Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes
When using 淮, be aware that it is primarily a geographical term and should be used in formal contexts when discussing rivers or regions. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding words; ensure you emphasize the correct tones to avoid confusion.
HSK Study Tips
Although 淮 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be linked to other geographical terms that learners encounter at higher levels. Focus on the context of rivers and how they are discussed in Chinese to deepen understanding.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mispronounce 淮 by using a falling tone instead of the rising tone, leading to confusion with other words. For example, saying 'huāi' instead of 'huái' can change the meaning entirely.
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Pronunciation of 淮
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Phonosemantic compound. 氵 represents the meaning and 隹 represents the sound.
1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
2The sound half隹 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaywater
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 淮?
Decomposition of 淮
IDS Structure⿰氵隹
淮Full Character
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氵shui3
left
隹zhui1
right
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 淮?
How to say a river in Anhui province in Chinese
“a river in Anhui province” in Chinese is淮huái
The character 淮 (huái) refers specifically to the Huai River, which flows through the Anhui province in China. It is significant in Chinese geography and culture, often associated with the region's agriculture and history. This term is typically used in contexts related to geography, environmental studies, or regional discussions.
When to use 淮
When using 淮, be aware that it is primarily a geographical term and should be used in formal contexts when discussing rivers or regions. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding words; ensure you emphasize the correct tones to avoid confusion.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mispronounce 淮 by using a falling tone instead of the rising tone, leading to confusion with other words. For example, saying 'huāi' instead of 'huái' can change the meaning entirely.
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淮
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Word Family of 淮
Words Containing This Character20
淮huáiname of a river
淮河Huai River, main river of east China, between the Yellow River 黃河|黄河[HuángHé] and the Changjiang 長江|长江[ChángJiāng]
淮南Huainan prefecture-level city in Anhui
淮安Huai'an prefecture-level city in Jiangsu
淮海Huaihai, economic hub around Xuzhou 徐州[Xúzhōu], including parts of Jiangsu, Shandong, Henan and Anhui provinces
淮北Huaibei prefecture-level city in Anhui
秦淮区Qinhuai district of Nanjing City 南京市 in Jiangsu 江蘇|江苏秦淮區
淮阳Huaiyang county in Zhoukou 周口[Zhōukǒu], Henan淮陽
淮安市Huai'an prefecture-level city in Jiangsu
淮南市Huainan prefecture-level city in Anhui
淮阴Huaiyin district of Huai'an city 淮安市[Huái'ānshì], Jiangsu淮陰
淮海战役Huaihai Campaign (Nov 1948-Jan 1949), one of the three major campaigns by the People's Liberation Army near the end of the Chinese Civil War, considered the determining battle of the war淮海戰役
淮北市Huaibei prefecture-level city in Anhui
秦淮Qinhuai district of Nanjing City 南京市 in Jiangsu 江蘇|江苏
淮滨Huaibin county in Xinyang 信陽|信阳, Henan淮濱
淮阳县Huaiyang county in Zhoukou 周口[Zhōukǒu], Henan淮陽縣
淮阴区Huaiyin district of Huai'an city 淮安市[Huái'ānshì], Jiangsu淮陰區
淮滨县Huaibin county in Xinyang 信陽|信阳, Henan淮濱縣
淮海地区Huaihai, economic hub around Xuzhou 徐州[Xúzhōu], including parts of Jiangsu, Shandong, Henan and Anhui provinces淮海地區
淮阴地区Huaiyin prefecture in Jiangsu淮陰地區
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Compound Meaning
What does 淮 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 淮
淮 means 'Huai River' in English, which is a notable river in Anhui province.
淮 is not commonly used in casual conversation unless discussing geography or specific locations.
淮 is pronounced as 'huái' with a rising tone, similar to asking a question.
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