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溆 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
溆xùa river in Hunang, 12 strokes, radical 氵, Very Hard
溆xùname of a riverunknown, 12 strokes, radical 氵, Very Hard
xù(xu4) T4
  1. 1a river in Hunan
  2. 2name of a river
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March 24, 2026
溆(漵)xù(xu4)

The character 溆 (xù) refers to a specific river located in Hunan Province in China. It is often used in geographic contexts to denote this particular river and can also serve as a proper noun in place names.

Strokes12Radical氵Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

The river 溆 is significant in Hunan's geography, which is known for its rich natural landscapes and cultural heritage. This river may also play a role in local folklore and stories.

Memory Tip

Imagine a river flowing (the radical 水 indicates water) with the character 'xù' shaped like a winding path. Picture a winding path (the character's form) that you follow along the riverbank as you explore the scenic beauty of Hunan.

Meanings of 溆

xù(xu4)
1a river in Hunan
2name of a river
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About 溆

溆Simplified
漵Traditional
12Strokes
氵Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 溆

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a river flowing (the radical 水 indicates water) with the character 'xù' shaped like a winding path. Picture a winding path (the character's form) that you follow along the riverbank as you explore the scenic beauty of Hunan.

Usage Notes

While 溆 is primarily a proper noun, it may be mistakenly used in contexts unrelated to geography. Be careful with pronunciation, as mixing tones can lead to confusion with similar-sounding characters.

HSK Study Tips

Although 溆 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with other HSK Level 1-3 words related to water (水) and geography. Learners should focus on recognizing the water radical and its role in geographical terms.

Cultural Note

The river 溆 is significant in Hunan's geography, which is known for its rich natural landscapes and cultural heritage. This river may also play a role in local folklore and stories.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 溆 with similar characters like 虚 (xū), which means 'empty'. Ensure you remember that 溆 is related to water and geography.

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Etymology of 溆

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)叙
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 溆?

Decomposition of 溆

IDS Structure⿰氵叙
溆Full Character
=
氵shui3
left
叙xu4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 溆?

Write 溆

溆

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Cultural Notes for 溆

🏮Cultural insight

The river 溆 is significant in Hunan's geography, which is known for its rich natural landscapes and cultural heritage. This river may also play a role in local folklore and stories.

Word Family of 溆

Words Containing This Character3
溆xùname of a river漵
溆浦Xupu county in Huaihua 懷化|怀化[Huái​huà], Hunan漵浦
溆浦县Xupu county in Huaihua 懷化|怀化[Huái​huà], Hunan漵浦縣
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Compound Meaning

What does 溆 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 溆

It is pronounced as 'xù', with a falling tone.