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March 24, 2026
淶lái(lai2)
The character 淶 (lái) refers primarily to a river or brook, particularly one that has a gentle, rippling quality. It can also denote the concept of ripples in water, representing tranquility and fluidity. This character is less commonly used in everyday conversation, often appearing in more poetic or literary contexts.
Strokes11Radical氵Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
淶 is associated with a specific river in Hebei province, which highlights the significance of regional rivers in Chinese geography and culture. Rivers are often celebrated in Chinese poetry and art, symbolizing life and flow.
Memory Tip
Imagine a calm brook (淶) flowing, making gentle ripples. The left side of the character, 氵 (water), reminds you it's water-related, while the right side, 来 (lái), sounds like 'lie', as if the brook lies peacefully in nature.
Meanings of 淶
lái(lai2)
1ripple; brook; a river in Hebei province
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淶Simplified
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氵Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 淶
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a calm brook (淶) flowing, making gentle ripples. The left side of the character, 氵 (water), reminds you it's water-related, while the right side, 来 (lái), sounds like 'lie', as if the brook lies peacefully in nature.
Usage Notes
淶 is not a commonly used character in modern Mandarin, so learners might confuse it with more frequently used words for water (水) or river (河). It is usually used in written contexts, such as poetry or geographic names, rather than in everyday conversation.
HSK Study Tips
Though 淶 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your appreciation of literature and geography in Mandarin. Focus on recognizing its components, especially the water radical, which connects to other water-related characters.
Cultural Note
淶 is associated with a specific river in Hebei province, which highlights the significance of regional rivers in Chinese geography and culture. Rivers are often celebrated in Chinese poetry and art, symbolizing life and flow.
Common Mistakes
Learners may confuse 淶 with 河 (hé), which means 'river'. A common mistake is using 淶 in everyday contexts where 河 would be more appropriate, such as saying '我喜欢淶' instead of '我喜欢河'.
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Cultural Notes for 淶
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淶 is associated with a specific river in Hebei province, which highlights the significance of regional rivers in Chinese geography and culture. Rivers are often celebrated in Chinese poetry and art, symbolizing life and flow.
Word Family of 淶
Words Containing This Character5
涞láibrook淶
涞源Laiyuan county in Baoding 保定[Bǎodìng], Hebei淶源
涞水Laishui county in Baoding 保定[Bǎodìng], Hebei淶水
涞水县Laishui county in Baoding 保定[Bǎodìng], Hebei淶水縣
涞源县Laiyuan county in Baoding 保定[Bǎodìng], Hebei淶源縣
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Frequently Asked Questions about 淶
淶 is rarely used in everyday conversation and is more often found in literary or poetic contexts.
淶 is pronounced as 'lái', with a rising tone.
You might encounter it in literary works, for example: '淶水轻轻流淌', meaning 'the brook flows gently'.
