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滠 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
滠shèa river in Hubei provinceg, 13 strokes, radical 氵
滠shèname of a riverunknown, 13 strokes, radical 氵
shè(she4) T4
  1. 1a river in Hubei province
  2. 2name of a river
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March 24, 2026

滠(灄)shè(she4)

滠 (shè) refers to a specific river located in Hubei province, China. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation, but may appear in geographical or historical contexts related to the region. Understanding this character can help learners recognize place names and enhance their knowledge of Chinese geography.

Strokes13Radical氵
Cultural Note

The 滠 River is part of the rich tapestry of Hubei's natural landscapes, which are often celebrated in Chinese poetry and art. This connection to cultural history makes understanding the river's name significant for appreciating regional heritage.

Memory Tip

Imagine a river flowing (the water radical氵) alongside a 'sheep' (the character's phonetic component) grazing by its banks. The image of the sheep by the flowing river helps recall the pronunciation 'shè' and the concept of a river.

Meanings of 滠

shè(she4)
1a river in Hubei province
2name of a river
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About 滠

滠Simplified
灄Traditional
13Strokes
氵Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 滠

Usage Notes

滠 is primarily used in formal contexts, such as geographical names. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with more common words for 'river' like 河 (hé). Pay attention to the tone, as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other characters.

HSK Study Tips

While 滠 is not included in HSK vocabulary lists, it can help learners understand the context of rivers in Mandarin. Students at HSK Level 3 and above should focus on recognizing place names and their significance in geography.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 滠 with more common characters for 'river', using it in inappropriate contexts. For example, saying '我喜欢滠' (I like the 滠) without context is incorrect; it should be used when discussing geography specifically.

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Etymology of 滠

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)聂
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Case file: 滠

  1. 1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half聂 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 滠?

Decomposition of 滠

IDS Structure⿰氵聂
滠Full Character
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氵shui3
left
聂Nie4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 滠?

How to say a river in Hubei province in Chinese

“a river in Hubei province” in Chinese is滠shè

滠 (shè) refers to a specific river located in Hubei province, China. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation, but may appear in geographical or historical contexts related to the region. Understanding this character can help learners recognize place names and enhance their knowledge of Chinese geography.

When to use 滠

滠 is primarily used in formal contexts, such as geographical names. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with more common words for 'river' like 河 (hé). Pay attention to the tone, as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other characters.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 滠 with more common characters for 'river', using it in inappropriate contexts. For example, saying '我喜欢滠' (I like the 滠) without context is incorrect; it should be used when discussing geography specifically.

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滠

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Word Family of 滠

Words Containing This Character1
滠shèname of a river灄
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Compound Meaning

What does 滠 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 滠

It refers to a river in Hubei province.

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