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滻 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
chǎna river in Shaanxi provincex, 14 strokes, radical 氵, Very Hard
chǎn(chan3) T3
  1. 1a river in Shaanxi province
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March 24, 2026
chǎn(chan3)

滻 (chǎn) refers to a river located in Shaanxi province, China. It is not a commonly used character in everyday conversation and typically appears in geographical or historical contexts, specifically when discussing local features or landmarks.

Strokes14RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

The 滻 River is significant in the context of Shaanxi's natural landscape and contributes to the province's history and culture, particularly in discussions about local resources and agriculture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a river (the water radical 氵) flowing through the land (the land radical 土), creating a 'chant' (chǎn) as it moves. Visualize a serene scene where the river runs smoothly, and think of the 'chanting' sound of water flowing.

Meanings of 滻

chǎn(chan3)
1a river in Shaanxi province
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About 滻

Simplified
14Strokes
Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 滻

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a river (the water radical 氵) flowing through the land (the land radical 土), creating a 'chant' (chǎn) as it moves. Visualize a serene scene where the river runs smoothly, and think of the 'chanting' sound of water flowing.

Usage Notes

This character is mainly used in specific contexts relating to geography, so it's best to use it in formal settings or when discussing local geography. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words or characters that relate to more common topics.

HSK Study Tips

Since 滻 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, learners should focus on its geographical context and related terms to enhance their understanding of place names in Chinese. Connecting it with other geographical terms might be beneficial.

Cultural Note

The 滻 River is significant in the context of Shaanxi's natural landscape and contributes to the province's history and culture, particularly in discussions about local resources and agriculture.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 滻 with other characters that have similar pronunciations or radicals. For example, mixing it up with the character 产 (chǎn), which means 'to produce' or 'product'. Always remember that 滻 specifically refers to a river.

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Pronunciation of 滻

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Etymology of 滻

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

water

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 滻

IDS Structure⿰氵産
Full Character
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shui3
left
chan3
right
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Cultural Notes for 滻

🏮Cultural insight

The 滻 River is significant in the context of Shaanxi's natural landscape and contributes to the province's history and culture, particularly in discussions about local resources and agriculture.

Word Family of 滻

Words Containing This Character1
chǎnChan River (in Shaanxi province)
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 滻

滻 (chǎn) means a river in Shaanxi province.