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March 24, 2026
灞bà(Ba4)
The character 灞 (bà) refers to a specific river located in Shanxi province, China. It is primarily used in geographical contexts and might also be encountered in names of places or historical references related to the river.
Strokes24Radical氵Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
The 灞 River holds significance in local culture and history, often associated with poetry and literature that celebrates the beauty of nature in Shanxi province.
Memory Tip
Imagine a river (represented by the character's structure) flowing through the sunny landscape of Shanxi. The '火' radical suggests warmth and vitality, reminding you of the lively waters of the 灞 River.
Meanings of 灞
bà(Ba4)
1a river in Shanxi province
2name of a river
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灞Simplified
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氵Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a river (represented by the character's structure) flowing through the sunny landscape of Shanxi. The '火' radical suggests warmth and vitality, reminding you of the lively waters of the 灞 River.
Usage Notes
This character is mainly used in formal contexts related to geography. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters; 灞 is not commonly used in everyday conversation. It is important to use the correct tones to avoid miscommunication.
HSK Study Tips
While 灞 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, understanding its context can enhance your geographical vocabulary. Connect it with other place names you learn at this level to build a stronger sense of Chinese geography.
Cultural Note
The 灞 River holds significance in local culture and history, often associated with poetry and literature that celebrates the beauty of nature in Shanxi province.
Common Mistakes
Learners might confuse 灞 with similar characters like 霸 (bà), which means 'dominant' or 'tyrant'. Make sure to remember that 灞 specifically refers to a river, not a personality trait.
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Cultural Notes for 灞
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The 灞 River holds significance in local culture and history, often associated with poetry and literature that celebrates the beauty of nature in Shanxi province.
Word Family of 灞
Words Containing This Character3
灞bàname of a river
灞桥Baqiao District of Xi’an 西安市[Xī'ānShì], Shaanxi灞橋
灞桥区Baqiao District of Xi’an 西安市[Xī'ānShì], Shaanxi灞橋區
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Frequently Asked Questions about 灞
It refers to a river in Shanxi province, often encountered in geographical contexts.
It is pronounced as bà, with a falling tone.
No, it is mainly used in formal or geographical contexts.
