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March 24, 2026
溱qín(qin2)
The character 溱 (qín) refers specifically to a river located in Henan province, China. It is primarily used in geographical contexts and can also represent the name of this particular river in discussions about Chinese geography or history.
Strokes13Radical氵Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
The 溱 river is part of the cultural and historical landscape of Henan province, which is known as the cradle of Chinese civilization. It is often referenced in historical texts and local folklore.
Memory Tip
Imagine a serene river (the meaning of 溱) flowing gently through the landscape, represented by the water radical 水 (which forms part of the character). The sound 'qín' can be remembered by picturing a 'queen' (which sounds like 'qín') peacefully sitting beside the river, enjoying nature.
Meanings of 溱
qín(qin2)
primary
1a river in Henan province
2name of a river
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About 溱
溱Simplified
13Strokes
氵Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 溱
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a serene river (the meaning of 溱) flowing gently through the landscape, represented by the water radical 水 (which forms part of the character). The sound 'qín' can be remembered by picturing a 'queen' (which sounds like 'qín') peacefully sitting beside the river, enjoying nature.
Usage Notes
This character is rarely used outside of specific geographical references. Learners should be cautious of its pronunciation, ensuring the tone is correct (third tone). It is not commonly found in everyday conversation, but may appear in historical or literary contexts.
HSK Study Tips
Though 溱 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it can be related to other water-related terms at HSK Level 3, such as 河 (hé, river) and 湖 (hú, lake). Students should focus on recognizing the water radical and understanding how geographical names function in Chinese.
Cultural Note
The 溱 river is part of the cultural and historical landscape of Henan province, which is known as the cradle of Chinese civilization. It is often referenced in historical texts and local folklore.
Common Mistakes
Learners may confuse 溱 with similar-sounding words or characters. For example, mixing it up with 鳥 (niǎo, bird) due to the similar tone can lead to confusion. Make sure to practice distinguishing the tones and meanings.
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Cultural Notes for 溱
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The 溱 river is part of the cultural and historical landscape of Henan province, which is known as the cradle of Chinese civilization. It is often referenced in historical texts and local folklore.
Word Family of 溱
Words Containing This Character1
溱qínname of a river
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Compound Meaning
What does 溱 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 溱
It refers specifically to a river in Henan province.
No, it is primarily used in geographical contexts.
