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

滏fǔ(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 Understanding this term is beneficial for learners interested in Chinese geography or historical references.

Strokes13Radical氵
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

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

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

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.

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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Etymology of 滏

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)釜
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Case file: 滏

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

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 滏

IDS Structure⿰氵釜
滏Full Character
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氵shui3
left
釜fu3
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 滏?

How to say a river in Hebei province in Chinese

“a river in Hebei province” in Chinese is滏fǔ

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.

When to use 滏

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.

What learners get wrong

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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滏

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Word Family of 滏

Words Containing This Character1
滏fǔname 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.

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