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March 24, 2026
湓pén(pen2)
The character 湓 (pén) refers to a specific affluent of the Yangtze River, symbolizing the flowing nature of water. It is often used in geographical contexts to describe rivers and their tributaries, reflecting the importance of waterways in Chinese culture and geography.
Strokes12Radical氵Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
The Yangtze River is one of the most significant rivers in China, playing a crucial role in the country's history, economy, and culture. The character 湓 symbolizes not just a physical feature but also the life and resources that rivers provide.
Memory Tip
Imagine a flowing river (the radical 水, meaning water) shaped like a pen (pén) as it writes the story of the land. The water flows smoothly, just like ink from a pen, creating life and richness along its banks.
Meanings of 湓
pén(pen2)
1an affluent of the Yangtze river
2flowing of water
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湓Simplified
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a flowing river (the radical 水, meaning water) shaped like a pen (pén) as it writes the story of the land. The water flows smoothly, just like ink from a pen, creating life and richness along its banks.
Usage Notes
This character is primarily used in formal contexts, such as geographical names, and may not be commonly found in everyday conversation. Be careful with pronunciation, as misplacing tones can lead to confusion with other words.
HSK Study Tips
While 湓 is not included in the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your geographical vocabulary related to rivers, which often appear in HSK materials. Focus on the context of rivers and their significance in Chinese culture for deeper comprehension.
Cultural Note
The Yangtze River is one of the most significant rivers in China, playing a crucial role in the country's history, economy, and culture. The character 湓 symbolizes not just a physical feature but also the life and resources that rivers provide.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 湓 with similar-sounding words related to water but with different meanings. For example, saying 'pán' instead of 'pén' can lead to misunderstandings, as 'pán' refers to a plate rather than a river.
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Cultural Notes for 湓
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The Yangtze River is one of the most significant rivers in China, playing a crucial role in the country's history, economy, and culture. The character 湓 symbolizes not just a physical feature but also the life and resources that rivers provide.
Word Family of 湓
Words Containing This Character1
湓pénflowing of water
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What does 湓 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 湓
It translates to an affluent of the Yangtze River, related to the flowing of water.
No, it is mainly used in geographical contexts and may not be familiar in everyday dialogue.
