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澧 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
澧lǐsurname Liunknown, 16 strokes, radical 氵
澧lǐa river in northern Hunanns, 16 strokes, radical 氵
澧lǐLishui River in north Hunan, flowing into Lake Dongting 洞庭湖unknown, 16 strokes, radical 氵
lǐ(Li3) T3
  1. 1surname Li
  2. 2a river in northern Hunan
Also a Chinese surname, Li — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

澧lǐ(Li3)

The character 澧 (lǐ) primarily refers to a river in northern Hunan province, specifically the Lishui River, which flows into Dongting Lake. It can also be used as a surname, Li, which is common in China. In geographical contexts, it signifies a specific location and is often associated with the natural beauty and cultural significance of the region.

Strokes16Radical氵
Cultural Note

The Lishui River, represented by 澧, is significant in Hunan's history and culture, symbolizing the region's natural resources and beauty. It often features in local folklore and poetry, reflecting the deep connection between the people and their natural environment.

Memory Tip

Think of the water radical 水 (shuǐ) combined with the character for 'li' (李) to remember 澧 (lǐ). Visualize the Lishui River flowing gracefully through lush landscapes filled with Li trees, creating a serene and picturesque scene that embodies the essence of this character.

Meanings of 澧

lǐ(Li3)
1a river in northern Hunan
2Lishui River in north Hunan, flowing into Lake Dongting 洞庭湖
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About 澧

澧Simplified
16Strokes
氵Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 澧

Usage Notes

澧 is primarily used in geographical contexts and is relatively formal. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding characters; pay attention to pronunciation. When using it in writing, ensure that it’s clear you are referring to the river or the surname to avoid ambiguity.

HSK Study Tips

Since 澧 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, learners should focus on understanding its usage in context, especially regarding geographical terms. It may connect with other place names or surnames that share similar phonetics or radicals, enhancing familiarity with Chinese geography.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 澧 as 'lí' instead of 'lǐ', leading to confusion with other characters. Additionally, some might mistakenly relate it to unrelated terms, so ensure clarity in context when discussing geographical names.

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Pronunciation of 澧

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Etymology of 澧

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)豊
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Case file: 澧

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

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Exercise 1 of 1

Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 澧?

Decomposition of 澧

IDS Structure⿰氵豊
澧Full Character
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氵shui3
left
豊feng1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 澧?

How to say surname Li in Chinese

“surname Li” in Chinese is澧lǐ

The character 澧 (lǐ) primarily refers to a river in northern Hunan province, specifically the Lishui River, which flows into Dongting Lake. It can also be used as a surname, Li, which is common in China. In geographical contexts, it signifies a specific location and is often associated with the natural beauty and cultural significance of the region.

When to use 澧

澧 is primarily used in geographical contexts and is relatively formal. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding characters; pay attention to pronunciation. When using it in writing, ensure that it’s clear you are referring to the river or the surname to avoid ambiguity.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 澧 as 'lí' instead of 'lǐ', leading to confusion with other characters. Additionally, some might mistakenly relate it to unrelated terms, so ensure clarity in context when discussing geographical names.

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澧

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Word Family of 澧

Words Containing This Character5
澧lǐsurname Li
澧县Li county in Changde 常德[Cháng​dé], Hunan澧縣
澧水Lishui river in north Hunan, flowing into Lake Dongting 洞庭湖
临澧县Linli county in Changde 常德[Cháng​dé], Hunan臨澧縣
临澧Linli county in Changde 常德[Cháng​dé], Hunan臨澧
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Compound Meaning

What does 澧 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 澧

澧 refers to a river in northern Hunan and can also be a surname, Li.

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