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渑 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
渑shéngthe name of a river in Shandongns, 11 strokes, radical 氵
渑shéngname of a river in Shandongunknown, 11 strokes, radical 氵
渑miǎnthe name of a river in Shandongns, 11 strokes, radical 氵
渑miǎnname of a river in Shandongunknown, 11 strokes, radical 氵
miǎn(mian3)mian
primary
T3
  1. 1the name of a river in Shandong
  2. 2name of a river in Shandong
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March 24, 2026

渑(澠)miǎn(mian3)

The character 渑 (miǎn) refers specifically to a river located in Shandong Province, China. It is often used in geographical contexts and may appear in discussions about the region's natural features or historical significance.

Strokes11Radical氵
Cultural note

The 渑 River is part of Shandong's rich cultural landscape, known for its historical significance in Chinese literature and its natural beauty, which attracts both tourists and nature enthusiasts.

Memory tip

Imagine the character 渑 as a flowing river (the water radical氵 on the left) winding through the landscape. The sound 'miǎn' can be remembered by visualizing a serene riverbank where one might relax, as the word suggests a peaceful nature setting.

Meanings of 渑

miǎn(mian3)
primary
1the name of a river in Shandong
2name of a river in Shandong
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About 渑

渑Simplified
澠Traditional
11Strokes
氵Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is primarily used in geographic contexts and is not commonly found in everyday conversation. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding words, and note that it is not used in formal writing outside of specific regional references.

HSK Study Tips

Although 渑 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, learners can connect it with other place names and geographical terms. Focus on understanding how place names can be constructed in Mandarin using characters that depict nature.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 渑 in casual conversations, thinking it can replace common terms for water or rivers. The correct usage is limited to specific references to the river itself, so avoid saying '渑' when simply talking about water.

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Etymology of 渑

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

Semantic (meaning)氵
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Phonetic (sound)黾
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Origin

渑 = 氵 + 黾. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 渑

IDS Structure⿰氵黾
渑Full character
=
氵shui3
left
黾mian3
right
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How to say the name of a river in Shandong in Chinese

“the name of a river in Shandong” in Chinese is渑shéng

The character 渑 (miǎn) refers specifically to a river located in Shandong Province, China. It is often used in geographical contexts and may appear in discussions about the region's natural features or historical significance.

When to use 渑

This character is primarily used in geographic contexts and is not commonly found in everyday conversation. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding words, and note that it is not used in formal writing outside of specific regional references.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly use 渑 in casual conversations, thinking it can replace common terms for water or rivers. The correct usage is limited to specific references to the river itself, so avoid saying '渑' when simply talking about water.

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Word Family of 渑

Words containing this character3
渑miǎnname of a river in Shandong澠
渑池Mianchi county in Sanmenxia 三門峽|三门峡[Sān​mén​xiá], Henan澠池
渑池县Mianchi county in Sanmenxia 三門峽|三门峡[Sān​mén​xiá], Henan澠池縣
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Frequently Asked Questions about 渑

It refers to a river in Shandong Province.

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