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滊 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
滊xìsaline pond; the name of a riverx, 13 strokes, radical 氵
滊xìname of a riverunknown, 13 strokes, radical 氵
滊xiēsaline pond; the name of a riverx, 13 strokes, radical 氵
滊xiēname of a riverunknown, 13 strokes, radical 氵
xì(xi4)
primary
 T4
  1. 1saline pond; the name of a river
  2. 2name of a river
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March 24, 2026

滊xì(xi4)

The character 滊 (xì) refers to a saline pond or is used as the name of a river. In a broader context, it can signify areas or bodies of water with high salinity, which are often found in coastal regions or arid climates. This term is less common and might be encountered in specific geographical or environmental discussions.

Strokes13Radical氵
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, saline ponds can be significant in agriculture and aquaculture, particularly in coastal areas where saltwater farming is practiced. Understanding such terms enriches one’s appreciation of local environmental practices and the importance of water resources in Chinese society.

Memory Tip

Imagine a pond filled with salt instead of water, where you can see fish swimming in a shimmering, salty environment. The character 滊 has the water radical 水 on the left, emphasizing its connection to water, while the right side can remind you of a river or stream flowing through a saline landscape. Think of 'xì' sounding like 'sea' to help you remember its water-related meaning.

Meanings of 滊

xì(xi4)
primary
1saline pond; the name of a river
2name of a river
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About 滊

滊Simplified
13Strokes
氵Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 滊

Usage Notes

滊 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, so learners should be cautious when using it. It is more appropriate in formal or literary contexts when discussing specific geographical features. Additionally, it's important to note that 滊 is not interchangeable with more common terms for water bodies.

HSK Study Tips

Since 滊 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it is a more advanced term that may not frequently appear in standard language learning materials. Students at higher levels should focus on its application in specific contexts related to geography or environmental studies, connecting it with other water-related terms they have learned.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 滊 with more common water-related terms like 河 (hé, river) or 湖 (hú, lake). For example, mistakenly saying '我去滊' instead of '我去河' (I am going to the river) would be incorrect.

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Etymology of 滊

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)氣
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Case file: 滊

  1. 1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half氣 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaywater
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 滊?

Decomposition of 滊

IDS Structure⿰氵氣
滊Full Character
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氵shui3
left
氣qi4
right
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How to say saline pond; the name of a river in Chinese

“saline pond; the name of a river” in Chinese is滊xì

The character 滊 (xì) refers to a saline pond or is used as the name of a river. In a broader context, it can signify areas or bodies of water with high salinity, which are often found in coastal regions or arid climates. This term is less common and might be encountered in specific geographical or environmental discussions.

When to use 滊

滊 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, so learners should be cautious when using it. It is more appropriate in formal or literary contexts when discussing specific geographical features. Additionally, it's important to note that 滊 is not interchangeable with more common terms for water bodies.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 滊 with more common water-related terms like 河 (hé, river) or 湖 (hú, lake). For example, mistakenly saying '我去滊' instead of '我去河' (I am going to the river) would be incorrect.

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滊

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Word Family of 滊

Words Containing This Character1
滊xìname of a river
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Compound Meaning

What does 滊 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 滊

滊 refers to a saline pond or a specific river name, indicating bodies of water with high salinity.

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