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滏 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
a river in Hebei provincens, 13 strokes, radical 氵, Very Hard
name of a river in Hebeiunknown, 13 strokes, radical 氵, Very Hard
(fu3) T3
  1. 1a river in Hebei province
  2. 2name of a river in Hebei
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March 24, 2026

(fu3)

The character 滏 (fǔ) refers specifically to a river in Hebei Province, China. It is used mainly in geographical contexts and may appear in place names or when discussing regional features. Understanding this term is beneficial for learners interested in Chinese geography or historical references.

Strokes13RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

The 滏 river is significant in local culture and history, often mentioned in historical texts and poetry that celebrate the landscapes of Hebei. It reflects the relationship between nature and Chinese civilization, emphasizing the importance of rivers in agricultural societies.

Memory Tip

Imagine a flowing river (water component '氵') that gently curves like the letter 'f' (the pronunciation 'fǔ'). Picture this river as a friend named 'Fu' who guides you through the landscapes of Hebei, making it easier to remember its name.

Meanings of 滏

(fu3)
1a river in Hebei province
2name of a river in Hebei
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About 滏

Simplified
13Strokes
Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 滏

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a flowing river (water component '氵') that gently curves like the letter 'f' (the pronunciation 'fǔ'). Picture this river as a friend named 'Fu' who guides you through the landscapes of Hebei, making it easier to remember its name.

Usage Notes

滏 is primarily used in formal contexts, such as in geographical descriptions or literature. Learners should avoid confusing it with other river names or using it in everyday conversation, as it is quite specific. The tone is important; mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

While 滏 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can enrich understanding of geography-related terms at higher levels. Students should focus on place names and rivers in Chinese to see how this character fits into broader contexts.

Cultural Note

The 滏 river is significant in local culture and history, often mentioned in historical texts and poetry that celebrate the landscapes of Hebei. It reflects the relationship between nature and Chinese civilization, emphasizing the importance of rivers in agricultural societies.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 滏 to refer to any river, which is incorrect. It's important to remember that 滏 specifically denotes a river in Hebei, unlike more generic terms for rivers like 河 (hé).

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Pronunciation of 滏

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Etymology of 滏

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

water

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 滏?

Decomposition of 滏

IDS Structure⿰氵釜
Full Character
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shui3
left
fu3
right
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Cultural Notes for 滏

🏮Cultural insight

The 滏 river is significant in local culture and history, often mentioned in historical texts and poetry that celebrate the landscapes of Hebei. It reflects the relationship between nature and Chinese civilization, emphasizing the importance of rivers in agricultural societies.

Word Family of 滏

Words Containing This Character1
name of a river in Hebei
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Compound Meaning

What does 滏 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 滏

It is pronounced as 'fǔ' with a falling-rising tone.